Typhoon No. 27 to Bring High Waves to Pacific Coast Through Tuesday

A large and very strong Typhoon No. 27 is moving north near the Ogasawara Islands, with forecasts predicting it will continue northward through October 6, bringing high waves to Japan's Pacific coast. As of 3 p.m. on October 4, the typhoon had a central pressure of 935 hPa and maximum sustained winds of 45 meters per second. It is expected to intensify slightly before reaching waters east of Japan by the afternoon of October 6. Authorities warn of high swells and strong winds in the Ogasawara Islands, while the Pacific side from western to northern Japan should also expect rough seas through Tuesday. The typhoon is forecast to become an extratropical cyclone by October 7.