Typhoon In-fa to Approach Ogasawara Islands as Very Strong Storm

Typhoon No. 31 (In-fa), classified as "very strong," is currently near the Marshall Islands and moving slowly northwest, with a central pressure of 960 hPa and maximum instantaneous wind speeds of 65 meters per second. The Japan Meteorological Agency forecasts the typhoon will intensify, reaching a central pressure of 940 hPa with maximum instantaneous winds of 70 m/s by October 29 near Minami-Tori-shima. It is then expected to approach the Ogasawara Islands by October 31 and nearly stall there on November 1. The storm's 25 m/s or greater wind zone currently extends 110 km from the center, with strong wind areas reaching 330 km north and 220 km south. Authorities advise monitoring updated forecasts for potential impacts on the Ogasawara region.