Japan Typhoon Shanshan Warning

The very strong typhoon was moving slowly over waters 70 kilometers south-southwest of Yakushima Island as of 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

The maximum gust speed is forecast to reach around 250 kilometers per hour in the typhoon’s center strong enough to bring down houses. Japan’s Meteorological Agency has issued an emergency warning for storms and high waves for Kagoshima Prefecture, excluding the Amami region. Weather officials are urging caution against violent winds, high waves, rough seas, as well as landslides and flooding of rivers.  

The city of Omaezaki in Shizuoka Prefecture had rainfall of 40.5 millimeters during the hour through 4 AM. During the 24 hours through Wednesday night, rainfall could reach up to 400 millimeters in these areas, 250 millimeters in northern Kyushu and Shikoku, and 200 millimeters in Tokai.