Typhoon No. 17 Could Bring Sudden Swells to Pacific Beaches
Typhoon No. 17 (Nangka) remained near Minamitorishima as of 3 a.m. on August 14 and is expected to stay relatively weak, but forecasters warned that high waves and sudden swells could affect Japan's Pacific coast, posing a risk to swimmers and others enjoying marine activities during the summer holiday period. (News On Japan)
Typhoon No. 17, also known as Nangka, is currently near Minamitorishima and is anticipated to remain relatively weak while posing a risk of sudden high waves and swells to Japan's Pacific coast during the summer holiday season. The storm has a central atmospheric pressure of 990 hectopascals and sustained winds of 20 meters per second, with gusts reaching 30 meters per second.
It is moving east-northeast at around 30 kilometers per hour. Although the storm is expected to remain weak throughout its lifetime, it is forecast to continue northeastward and gradually turn towards the north and northwest, heading towards waters east of Japan. Its forward speed is expected to slow considerably from August 15.
While the storm is not currently expected to directly impact Honshu, it could still influence eastern Japan depending on its trajectory. Forecasters are advising caution along Pacific coastal areas as waves could become higher even while the typhoon remains far offshore. People engaging in marine activities should remain vigilant for sudden large waves and swells.
Authorities are urging the public to monitor the latest forecasts as the storm's path remains uncertain.
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