Key Facts
• July 2, 2025, 3:00 AM: Tropical depression near Minamitorishima may become Typhoon No. 3.
• July 3, 2025, 3:00 AM: Expected to intensify near Ogasawara with 1002 hPa pressure, 18 m/s winds.
• July 4, 2025, 3:00 AM: Forecasted to reach 998 hPa pressure, 20 m/s winds, 30 m/s gusts.
• July 7, 2025, 3:00 AM: Likely to stall east of Japan after shifting northeast.
• US JTWC predicts peak strength on July 4–5, with 28 m/s maximum winds.
• JTWC sees minimal risk of Typhoon No. 3 approaching mainland Japan.
• European ECMWF provides 10-day animated forecasts via Windy.com platform.
• Windy.com offers real-time visualizations of typhoon movements for public access.
Summary
The Japan Meteorological Agency forecasts that a tropical depression near Minamitorishima will develop into Typhoon No. 3 within 24 hours, moving northward and intensifying near Ogasawara by July 3, 2025. The typhoon is expected to peak on July 4–5 with a central pressure of 998 hPa and maximum winds of 28 m/s, according to the US Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). Both the JTWC and the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) predict the typhoon will shift northeast and stall east of Japan by July 7, posing minimal risk to the mainland. Windy.com, using ECMWF data, provides accessible, animated 10-day forecasts for public use.
