Typhoon No. 18 Forecast to Intensify Over Weekend
Typhoon No. 18 (Soudelor) is forecast to intensify into a "very strong" typhoon over the weekend as it moves westward from waters near the Caroline Islands, with the storm potentially approaching the Nansei Islands and Daito Islands early next week. As of 4 p.m. on August 20, the typhoon was located far south of Japan and was moving west at about 20 kilometers per hour. (News On Japan)
Okinawa and the Sakishima Islands are bracing for the intensification of a second typhoon this weekend, following the recent arrival of Typhoon No. 20. Typhoon No. 18, a much stronger storm, is forecast to follow close behind, with maximum sustained winds of 40 meters per second and gusts up to 60 meters per second. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain, swells, and the risk of localized flooding and landslides.
Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and prepare for the potential impacts of the powerful typhoon.
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