World · East Asia & Pacific · 2 days ago
Typhoon In-fa forecast to turn near Japan, with Korea impact unlikely
Typhoon In-fa is expected to change direction several times as it moves from waters near Guam toward Japan.
The storm is currently very powerful, but forecasts say it will weaken as it moves.
It is forecast to approach waters south of Tokyo around November 4 or 5, then turn northeast and weaken further.
South Korea is not expected to face a direct hit, including Jeju Island, based on the current forecast.
November typhoons have not directly affected the Korean Peninsula since records began in 1951.
Even if the storm weakens or becomes an extratropical system, its remaining moisture could still affect rain in Korea.
Forecasters say the track may change, so people should check updated weather guidance.
Typhoon In-fa is forecast to turn several times before moving toward waters south of Japan.
The current forecasts say the storm is unlikely to approach Korea directly, though its track could change.
The Korea Meteorological Administration expects In-fa to weaken as it moves toward and then east of Japan.
Forecasts differ on when it will reach waters south of Tokyo, placing it there between November 3 and 5.
- Who
- Typhoon In-fa, the 31st typhoon of the year.
- What
- It is forecast to change direction several times and move toward waters south of Japan. A direct impact on Korea is considered unlikely.
- When
- Forecasts published October 31 and November 1 describe its expected path through November 6.
- Where
- The storm is over waters north of Guam and is forecast to move toward waters south of Japan.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Article 2 says Typhoon In-fa formed over open waters east of Guam.
Article 3 reported the typhoon moving north-northeast over waters northwest of Guam, with maximum sustained winds of 50 metres per second.
Article 1 reported that the typhoon had changed direction and was moving south-southwest over waters north of Guam.
Forecasts differ on when In-fa will reach waters south of Tokyo, with estimates ranging from November 3 to November 5.
Article 1 forecast that the storm would weaken and become an extratropical cyclone over waters east of Japan.
- Typhoon number
- 31st
- Name meaning
- In-fa means fireworks; the name was submitted by Macau
- Observed intensity
- Article 1 reported maximum winds of 45 metres per second on November 1
- Likely direct impact on Korea
- Considered unlikely in the published forecasts
- Historical context
- No November typhoon had directly affected Korea since records began in 1951
- Forecast weakening
- Article 1 projected an extratropical cyclone over waters east of Japan on November 6