Triple typhoons active as 27, 28, and 29 form in Pacific

Three typhoons are active simultaneously after Typhoons 28 and 29 formed on the morning of October 5, joining Typhoon 27 in what is being called a "triple typhoon" event. As of noon on October 6, Typhoon 27 is a large, strong storm located east of Japan, moving north at 30 km/h with a central pressure of 950 hPa and maximum winds of 40 m/s. Typhoon 28 is very strong near Wake Island, moving west, while Typhoon 29 is weaker near the Marshall Islands, moving northwest. Forecasts show Typhoon 28 reaching Minami-Torishima's vicinity by the morning of October 8, and Typhoon 29 arriving there as a strong storm by the morning of October 9.