Key Facts
• Typhoon No. 9 (Krosa) is moving north-northeast at 20 km/h as of July 27.
• Central pressure: 970 hPa; maximum wind speed: 35 m/s; gusts: 50 m/s.
• Strong winds (≥25 m/s) extend 130 km from the center.
• Closest approach to Ogasawara Islands expected between July 28–29.
• Predicted wind speeds: July 28 – 18 m/s (gusts 30 m/s); July 29 – 20 m/s (gusts 30 m/s).
• Wave heights: 5 meters with swells from July 28–30.
• Rainfall forecast: 50 mm (July 28–29), 100 mm (July 29–30).
• Risks: high waves, strong winds, lightning, flash floods, landslides, and river surges.
• Movement expected to slow near Ogasawara waters around July 30.
Summary
Typhoon No. 9 (Krosa) is advancing north-northeast at 20 km/h, with a central pressure of 970 hPa and maximum wind speeds of 35 m/s. It is forecasted to approach the Ogasawara Islands between July 28–29, bringing strong winds, high waves, and heavy rainfall. Wind speeds may reach 20 m/s, with gusts up to 30 m/s, while wave heights are expected to reach 5 meters with swells. Rainfall could total 50 mm by July 29 and 100 mm by July 30. Residents are advised to remain vigilant against high waves, strong winds, lightning, flash floods, landslides, and river surges. The typhoon’s movement is expected to slow near the Ogasawara waters around July 30.
