Japan: Typhoon Yagi to hit Okinawa August 11

Event

Typhoon Yagi, also known as 18W, is expected to hit Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures on Saturday, August 11. The tropical storm will likely pass approximately 145 km (90 mi) northeast of Okinawa, with the southernmost portions of the storm over the island, before heading into the East China Sea. Yagi has sustained winds of 65 km/h (40 mph) and gusts up to 84 km/h (52 mph) and is forecast to maintain similar winds speeds until Sunday, August 12. The typhoon is expected to make landfall in southern North Korea on Tuesday, August 14, though projections for this storm have varied considerably and the forecast is made with low certainty. Up-to-date information can be found at the Joint Typhoon Warning Center website.

Context

Typhoons and tropical cyclones are common in the west Pacific from June through November.

Advice

People present in the Okinawa region are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate strong winds and heavy rain (and associated disruptions), and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.