World · East Asia & Pacific · 2 hrs ago
New tropical system may become Japan’s 30th typhoon of 2026
Japan’s 29th typhoon of 2026 weakened into an extratropical low on October 14, ending a stretch of about four weeks with a typhoon present.
A tropical depression near the Marshall Islands is expected to strengthen into a typhoon, which would be the year’s 30th and the first time that total has been reached since 2013.
The system is forecast to move west and become a strong typhoon near the Mariana Islands around October 19.
A long-range computer forecast suggests it may turn north and bring rain and wind to parts of Japan, including the Tokai and Kanto regions, around October 24.
That possible approach could affect weather across parts of the country, but the forecast track is still uncertain and may change.
Japan’s typhoon total has already exceeded its annual average of 25.1, and typhoons can continue forming in October.
People should check the latest typhoon and weather updates as forecasts are revised.
A tropical depression near the Marshall Islands may become a typhoon by 9 a.m. on October 15, 2026.
If it forms, it will be the year’s 30th typhoon and the first time the annual total has reached 30 since 2013.
Forecasts say the system could strengthen into a “strong” typhoon near the Mariana Islands on October 19.
One long-range simulation suggests it could bring rain and stronger winds to parts of Japan around October 24, but the forecast remains uncertain.
Typhoon 29 became an extratropical low on October 14, briefly leaving no typhoons in existence.
- Who
- A tropical depression near the Marshall Islands; it may become the year’s 30th typhoon.
- What
- The system is forecast to develop into a typhoon and strengthen. A long-range simulation suggests possible effects on Japan.
- When
- It may become a typhoon by October 15, 2026; a simulation suggests possible effects on Japan around October 24.
- Where
- The system is near the Marshall Islands and is forecast to move west toward the Mariana Islands.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Typhoon 29 became an extratropical low, while a tropical depression was present near the Marshall Islands.
The tropical depression is forecast to become a typhoon.
The system is forecast to reach “strong” typhoon status near the Mariana Islands.
One long-range simulation suggests rain and stronger winds could affect parts of Japan.
- Current annual total
- 29 typhoons in 2026
- Possible next number
- Typhoon 30
- Previous year with 30 or more
- 2013
- Tropical depression location
- Marshall Islands
- Forecast strength on October 19
- Strong”; central pressure of 970 hPa and maximum sustained winds of 35 m/s
- Possible Japan impact
- Around October 24, according to one long-range simulation