Key Facts
• As of July 27, 9 PM, Typhoon No. 9 is near the Ogasawara Islands.
• Moving north at approximately 30 km/h with a central pressure of 965 hPa.
• Maximum wind speed near the center: 40 m/s; gusts up to 55 m/s.
• Strong winds (≥25 m/s) extend 150 km east and 110 km west of the center.
• Winds ≥15 m/s extend 650 km east and 440 km west of the center.
• July 28, 9 AM: Expected near Ogasawara Islands, maintaining 965 hPa pressure.
• July 28, 9 PM: Forecasted 260 km east of Chichijima, with 35 m/s max wind speed.
• July 29, 9 PM: Predicted 200 km northeast of Chichijima, pressure at 970 hPa.
• July 30, 9 PM: Expected near Ogasawara Islands, with 30 m/s max wind speed.
• Nationwide weather impacts expected; 16-day forecasts available for local areas.
Summary
Typhoon No. 9, a large and strong storm, is currently near the Ogasawara Islands, moving north at 30 km/h. With a central pressure of 965 hPa and maximum wind speeds of 40 m/s, it poses risks of strong winds extending hundreds of kilometers from its center. Forecasts predict its path near Chichijima over the next few days, gradually weakening to 970 hPa by July 30. Residents across Japan should monitor updates and prepare for potential weather impacts.
