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Typhoon No. 25 is approaching eastern Japan, where heavy rain is expected, according to The Asahi Shimbun. Forecasters have also been tracking a strengthening tropical depression east of the Mariana Islands, which the JMA expected to become a typhoon on a track taking it toward the Ogasawara Islands and potentially waters south and east of Honshu.Typhoon No. 25 is approaching eastern Japan, where heavy rain is expected, according to a report from The Asahi Shimbun. The storm is the latest tropical system to draw attention in the western Pacific, where forecasters have also been following a strengthening depression east of the Mariana Islands.
Typhoon No. 25 Approaches East Japan
The Asahi Shimbun reports that Typhoon No. 25 is approaching east Japan, with heavy rain expected as the storm nears. Heavy rainfall is the key concern highlighted for eastern Japan as the typhoon draws closer.
Tropical Depression 24W Strengthening East of the Mariana Islands
Weather monitoring outlet Above The Norm News reported that, as of 16 September, tropical depression 24W was strengthening east of the Mariana Islands. According to the outlet, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) expected the system to become a typhoon within hours.
Projected Track Toward the Ogasawara Islands and Honshu
Latest guidance takes the system toward the Ogasawara Islands before it potentially moves north toward waters south and east of Honshu, according to the report. The Ogasawara island chain lies south of Japan's main island of Honshu, and the outlet characterized the developing situation as a track turning toward Japan.
Heavy Rain, Rough Seas and Stronger Winds Among Key Concerns
Beyond the projected track, the reports point to several weather risks for Japan and its surrounding waters:
- Typhoon No. 25 is approaching east Japan, with heavy rain expected in connection with the storm.
- Tropical depression 24W was strengthening east of the Mariana Islands as of 16 September.
- The JMA expected the depression to reach typhoon strength within hours.
- Guidance points the system toward the Ogasawara Islands before a potential northward move toward waters south and east of Honshu.
- Heavy rain, rough seas and stronger winds could become an increasing concern as the track develops.
What Comes Next
With Typhoon No. 25 nearing eastern Japan and the system east of the Mariana Islands expected to intensify, updated forecasts from the Japan Meteorological Agency will be closely watched. Official JMA advisories and guidance from local authorities remain the most reliable sources for the latest information on rainfall, wind and sea conditions.
Sources and further reading
- The Asahi Shimbun — Typhoon No. 25 approaching east Japan; heavy rain expected
- Above The Norm News — New Typhoon Could Form Within Hours As Track Turns Towards Japan
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