Typhoon No. 31 to reach Ogasawara waters Saturday as very strong storm

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Typhoon No. 31 (In-fa), classified as "very strong," is nearly stationary near the Marshall Islands as of noon Tuesday, with a central pressure of 960 hPa and maximum sustained winds of 45 m/s, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The typhoon is forecast to maintain its strength while moving west, reaching waters near Minami-Tori-shima by 9 a.m. Thursday and the Ogasawara Islands by 9 a.m. Saturday, with central pressure dropping to 935 hPa and winds intensifying to 50 m/s. The Japan Weather Association notes the typhoon's track after Saturday remains uncertain, with a wide range of possible paths, urging the public to monitor the latest forecasts closely.


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