Key Facts
• Typhoon 8 (Komei) is moving northeast at 45 km/h near Ishigaki Island.
• As of July 25, 9:45 PM, its central pressure is 990 hPa with max winds of 23 m/s.
• Typhoon 8 will weaken into a tropical depression by July 26, 9 PM near Kume Island.
• Typhoon 9 (Krosa) formed on July 24 and is slowly moving north near the Mariana Islands.
• Typhoon 9’s central pressure is 992 hPa with max winds of 23 m/s as of July 25, 9:05 PM.
• Typhoon 9 is expected to intensify, reaching 980 hPa by July 27 near the Ogasawara region.
• Both typhoons are forecasted to bring strong winds and heavy rain over the next five days.
• The probability of typhoon centers entering forecast zones is 70%.
• Residents in affected areas are advised to monitor updates and prepare for severe weather.
Summary
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued updates on Typhoon 8 (Komei) and Typhoon 9 (Krosa). Typhoon 8 is nearing Okinawa and will likely weaken into a tropical depression by July 26, 9 PM near Kume Island. It currently has a central pressure of 990 hPa and maximum winds of 23 m/s. Meanwhile, Typhoon 9, which formed on July 24, is slowly moving north near the Mariana Islands. It is expected to intensify, with a central pressure of 980 hPa and maximum winds of 30 m/s by July 27 near the Ogasawara region. Both typhoons are forecasted to bring strong winds and heavy rain, with a 70% probability of their centers entering forecast zones. Residents in affected areas should stay updated and take necessary precautions.
