Typhoon 31 to Strengthen Near Ogasawara Islands by October 31

Typhoon 31 (In-fa) is forecast to strengthen into a "very strong" system and approach waters near the Ogasawara Islands by October 31, with a central pressure of 950 hPa and maximum instantaneous wind speeds of 65 m/s. As of noon on October 26, the typhoon was located near the Marshall Islands, moving west at about 20 km/h, with a central pressure of 980 hPa and maximum sustained winds of 35 m/s. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the forecast at 12:45 p.m. on October 26. The storm is expected to intensify gradually, reaching "very strong" status by October 28, with the forecast track showing it moving west-northwest at 30 km/h by October 31. The projected storm warning zone extends 460 km from the center.