Typhoon 26 to Strengthen, May Approach Kanto Region

Typhoon 26 is forecast to strengthen into a powerful storm with maximum instantaneous wind speeds of 55 m/s and central pressure of 965 hPa by Tuesday, September 29, as it approaches the Okinawa and Amami region. According to simulations released Thursday evening, the typhoon is then expected to move northward along the Pacific coast of western and eastern Japan, potentially approaching the Kanto region by Friday, October 2, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Chiba Prefecture. After the typhoon moves away from Japan on Saturday, October 3, a new concerning vortex may develop far south of the country, though its future path remains uncertain and requires continued monitoring.