Japan's Meteorological Agency says a tropical depression that is now far away to the south of the country is expected to develop into a tropical storm by 3 p.m. on Thursday.
The tropical depression was moving westward near the Mariana Islands in the Pacific at a speed of 10 kilometers per hour, as of 3 p.m. Wednesday.
It is expected to approach Japan's southern prefecture of Okinawa, Amami Islands and Kyushu region as a tropical storm from Friday through Saturday.
These regions could have heavy rain through the weekend. Agency officials are calling on people there to remain updated on the weather.
The tropical depression was moving westward near the Mariana Islands in the Pacific at a speed of 10 kilometers per hour, as of 3 p.m. Wednesday.
It is expected to approach Japan's southern prefecture of Okinawa, Amami Islands and Kyushu region as a tropical storm from Friday through Saturday.
These regions could have heavy rain through the weekend. Agency officials are calling on people there to remain updated on the weather.
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Summary
Japan's Meteorological Agency predicts a tropical depression, currently south of the country, will become a tropical storm by Thursday afternoon. The system is approaching Okinawa, Amami Islands, and Kyushu region from Friday through Saturday, potentially bringing heavy rain until the weekend.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220727_36/
Date: July 27, 2022
Created: 2022/07/27 22:58
Updated: 2025/12/09 14:43
Last Read: 2022/07/27 22:58