Typhoon 31 (In-fa) may approach Ogasawara Islands with 935 hPa pressure and 70 m/s winds
Typhoon 31 (In-fa), currently very strong, is nearly stationary over the Marshall Islands as of noon on October 27, with a central pressure of 960 hPa and maximum wind speeds of 45 m/s, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The storm is forecast to move west while maintaining its intensity, potentially reaching the Ogasawara Islands by October 31 with a central pressure of 935 hPa and maximum instantaneous wind speeds of 70 m/s. It is expected to pass near Minami-Tori-shima on October 29 and the Mariana Islands on October 30. The typhoon's forecast track shows it moving west-northwest at speeds up to 35 km/h, with a storm warning zone expanding to 310 km in radius by October 31. The agency continues to monitor its path for potential impacts on Japanese territories.