Typhoon No. 27 to bring high waves to Pacific coasts as it moves north near Ogasawara Islands

A large and very strong Typhoon No. 27 is moving north near the Ogasawara Islands as of Sunday afternoon, with authorities warning of high waves along Pacific coasts through Tuesday. The storm, with a central pressure of 935 hectopascals and maximum winds of 45 meters per second, is expected to peak in intensity while continuing northward near the Ogasawara Islands until Tuesday. Residents should be alert for high waves with swells and strong winds in the Ogasawara Islands, while Pacific coasts from western to northern Japan will also see rough seas. The typhoon, named Cho-iwan, is forecast to maintain very strong intensity with maximum winds reaching 50 meters per second by Monday afternoon, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency's latest advisory issued at 3:45 p.m. Sunday.