Typhoon In-fa to intensify as it tracks west near Marshall Islands

Typhoon In-fa, designated Typhoon No. 31, is expected to intensify while moving westward, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. As of 3 a.m. on October 26, the typhoon was located near the Marshall Islands, moving slowly northwest with a central pressure of 992 hectopascals and maximum instantaneous wind speeds of 45 meters per second. It is forecast to strengthen into a very strong system. The storm is projected to develop further as it tracks west, with forecasts showing it reaching strong intensity near Wake Island by October 27 and continuing westward the following day.