Typhoon Saudel Expected to Weaken into Tropical Depression on Saturday
Strong Typhoon Saudel, also known as Typhoon No. 18, was located 180 kilometers north of Kumejima Island in Okinawa Prefecture at 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
Typhoon Saudel, also known as Typhoon No. 18, is expected to weaken into a tropical depression by Saturday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Currently located 180 kilometers north of Kumejima Island in Okinawa Prefecture, the typhoon has a central atmospheric pressure of 960 hectopascals and a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 55 meters per second (198 kph).
The typhoon has already impacted the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture and the main island of Okinawa, with rainfall expected to reach 100 millimeters in the area up to 6:00 a.m. on Thursday. As the typhoon moves towards mainland China, it is anticipated to further weaken.
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