Severe Tropical Storm Khanun is on track to approach southwestern Japan by Wednesday. It is moving north with winds expected to reach 90 kilometers per hour.

The Japan Meteorological Agency says Khanun is moving slowly over waters off the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture.

Bands of active rain clouds could develop in the region and in southern Kyushu through Tuesday morning. Record-breaking precipitation could hit the Pacific side of western and eastern Japan through Thursday.

Violent winds and high waves are also expected. Weather officials are calling on people to be on high alert for landslides, flooding in low-lying areas and overflowing rivers.

People living even well away from the storm's path are advised to make early preparations, including checking hazard maps.