2024/08/22 06:45 Weather News
▼ Typhoon No. 10 August 22 (Thu) 6:00
Center position Mariana Islands
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Movement Northwest 10 km/h
Central pressure 1002 hPa
Maximum wind speed 18 m/s (near the center)
Maximum instantaneous wind speed 25 m/s
This weekend, it is expected to move northward near the Ogasawara Islands accompanied by a storm zone, and there is a high possibility of it affecting the Honshu area next week. Please pay attention to the future trajectory and typhoon information.
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Increasing Probability of Impact on Japan
According to trajectory predictions, Typhoon No. 10 is expected to pass through the waters near Ogasawara around Sunday (25th), and by Tuesday (27th), it is likely to move northward south of Honshu, potentially approaching Honshu and Shikoku.
Furthermore, although it will progress northwestward up to about 30 degrees north latitude, there is a possibility it will change its course to the north-northeast thereafter.
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Reference: Numerical simulation results of trajectories calculated by meteorological agencies worldwide.
Comparing these, there is a general tendency for the typhoon to move northward south of Honshu, indicating a significantly high possibility of impacting Japan. Considering the forecast period, while the variations are relatively small, potential paths range from those passing to the west of Kinki to those passing near Kanto, making it difficult to narrow down the specific areas of impact.
Even slight differences in trajectory can result in significant differences in the affected areas and the degree of impact, so close attention to forecast changes is necessary. Errors are expected to decrease as time passes, so please pay attention to future information.
Probability of Entering the Typhoon’s Storm Zone
The following is the list of prefectures where the probability of entering the typhoon’s storm zone is 3% or higher by five days ahead (Japan Meteorological Agency):
Amami region 2 %
Okinawa main island region 13 %
Miyako Island region 54 %
Yaeyama region 72 %
Sixth Typhoon of the Month
Average Number of Typhoons
Looking at the average number of typhoons, August experiences an average of 5.7 typhoons, marking it as the time of year with the greatest number of typhoons. Since six typhoons have already formed this year, it appears to be at or above the average pace.
As summer transitions into autumn, the number of typhoons approaching Honshu is expected to increase, signaling the onset of the full-fledged typhoon season. Make sure to prepare for typhoon and heavy rain measures.
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Name of the Typhoon
The name for Typhoon No. 10, “Shanshan (珊珊),” was proposed by Hong Kong, and it originates from a girl’s name.
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