Typhoon 31 (Infa) approaches Ogasawara Islands with intense winds

Typhoon 31, also known as Infa, is moving west near Minamitorishima with intense wind speeds. As of October 28, the typhoon maintains a central pressure of 945 hPa, with maximum sustained winds of 50 m/s and gusts reaching 70 m/s.

Forecasts indicate the typhoon will intensify to a “furious” strength by the morning of October 29 near Minamitorishima. It is expected to move toward the Ogasawara Islands as a “very strong” typhoon by October 31, before continuing south of Japan by November 2.

Meteorologists warn that while the typhoon is currently east of Japan and not expected to have a major immediate impact on Honshu, its path remains uncertain. Depending on its trajectory, there is a possibility of high waves and strong winds affecting the Pacific coast through next week.