Key Facts
• Tropical depression near Ogasawara likely to develop into Typhoon 5 within 24 hours.
• As of July 11, 10:20 PM:
– Location: Near Ogasawara
– Movement: Nearly stationary
– Central pressure: 1004 hPa
– Maximum wind speed: 15 m/s
– Maximum gust: 23 m/s
• Predicted path: Northward over the Pacific, possibly affecting eastern Japan by July 14.
• Rain and strong winds expected in coastal areas of Kanto and Tohoku.
• No forecast of a storm zone (winds ≥ 25 m/s) at this time.
• Another low-pressure system may approach from the East China Sea after July 14, impacting western Japan.
• July’s average typhoon occurrence: 3.7; this would be the third typhoon in July 2025.
• High sea surface temperatures south of Japan create favorable conditions for typhoon formation.
Summary
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that a tropical depression near Ogasawara is expected to develop into Typhoon 5 within 24 hours. As of July 11, the system remains nearly stationary with a central pressure of 1004 hPa and maximum wind speeds of 15 m/s. The typhoon is forecasted to move northward over the Pacific, potentially bringing rain and strong winds to Kanto and Tohoku coastal areas by July 14. Another low-pressure system may approach from the East China Sea, affecting western Japan. With high sea surface temperatures south of Japan, conditions are conducive to typhoon formation. Residents are advised to stay updated as the typhoon season intensifies.
