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Typhoon In-fa may bring prolonged effects to the Ogasawara Islands
Very strong Typhoon In-fa is moving west-northwest from the Mariana Islands as of October 30.
It is expected to slow south of the Ogasawara Islands over the weekend.
The Ogasawara Islands are part of Japan, and the storm’s strength means rougher seas and swells may reach the islands, even away from its center.
From around November 2, the storm is expected to move west again, but forecasters say its later path is uncertain.
Weather models broadly suggest it could turn north or northeast later, though they differ on when that might happen.
The timing of that turn could change how long the islands are affected, so residents and visitors are advised to keep checking the latest typhoon information.
Very strong Typhoon No. 31, named In-fa, was moving west-northwest over the Mariana Islands as of 9 a.m. on October 30.
The storm is expected to slow south of the Ogasawara Islands, where its effects could last depending on its track.
Swells and waves are forecast to grow in the Ogasawara Islands even while the typhoon remains far away.
Forecasts broadly show the storm turning north or northeast after moving west, but its east-west track and timing remain uncertain.
Earlier forecasts differed on whether the storm would head toward Taiwan and Okinawa or toward northeastern Japan.
- Who
- Typhoon No. 31, named In-fa.
- What
- The very strong typhoon may bring prolonged effects to the Ogasawara Islands. Forecasts say its future track remains uncertain.
- When
- As of 9 a.m. on October 30, it was moving west-northwest. Its effects could continue after the weekend.
- Where
- The storm was over the Mariana Islands and was forecast to slow south of the Ogasawara Islands.
- Why
- Its slow movement and uncertain track could affect how long the Ogasawara Islands are exposed.
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RKB Mainichi Broadcasting reported that the very strong typhoon was near Minamitorishima and moving west at 15 kilometers per hour.
Weathernews reported that the very strong typhoon was moving west-northwest over the Mariana Islands.
The storm was forecast to continue northwest before turning north.
The typhoon was forecast to move west again, though its later path remained uncertain.
- Storm name
- Typhoon No. 31, In-fa
- Status on October 30
- Very strong
- Location on October 30
- Mariana Islands
- Forecast area of concern
- Ogasawara Islands
- Expected local hazard
- Swells and waves are forecast to rise