Typhoon No. 27 Approaches Ogasawara Islands With High Waves Through October 6

Typhoon No. 27 (Cho-iwan), a large and very strong storm, is moving north near the Ogasawara Islands, prompting high wave warnings through October 6. As of 3 p.m. on October 4, the typhoon had a central pressure of 935 hPa and maximum sustained winds of 45 m/s, with gusts up to 65 m/s. Waves of up to 8 meters are forecast for the islands on October 5 and 6. The Japan Meteorological Agency advises caution against rough seas and strong winds in the Ogasawara Islands through early next week. The storm is expected to continue northward over the coming days.