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Residents of Japan's southwestern islands were warned of high winds and rain Friday through the weekend as Typhoon Khanun made a U-turn and is now moving back east. The Japan Meteorological Agency ...
A powerful typhoon slammed Okinawa and other islands in southwestern Japan Wednesday with high winds injuring more than 30 people as it moved west making its way toward mainland China. The Japan ...
A powerful typhoon approached Japan's southwestern island of Okinawa on Tuesday, lashing the region with strong winds and high waves and forcing transportation to halt and stores to close. It was ...
Typhoon Emma was a powerful typhoon that brought 140 mph (230 km/h) winds and 22 inches (560 mm) of rain to Okinawa (then US territory of the Ryukyu Islands) and South Korea. Emma left 77 people dead and over $8 million (1956 USD) in damage. Emma was one of several typhoons to cause significant damage to Okinawa during the mid-1950s.
August 23, 1964 ― Typhoon Kathy would affect Okinawa and Kyushu, leaving 75 dead. September 24, 1964 ― Typhoon Wilda hits Kyushu as a major typhoon, killing 43. August 5, 1965 ― Typhoon Jean strikes Kyushu as a major typhoon, killing 28. September 10, 1965 ― Typhoon Shirley makes landfall in Shikoku as a major typhoon, killing 67 people.
A large, dry airflow from the northwest caused the storm to drift northeast where it became a tropical storm on 6 September. Nari was stationary near Okinawa due to the subtropical ridge dipping near Japan and became a typhoon on the 7th. On 9 September, at around 7:00(UTC), Nari developed an eye, which collapsed 14 hours later due to dry air ...
Typhoon Khanun was set to approach Japan's southernmost Okinawa islands again before changing north to hit the western main islands next week, dumping heavy rain over wide areas as it meanders ...
Fierce Typhoon Shanshan winds force planes to abort landings at airport in Japan. Shanshan weakened but leaves disorder in its path. Saturday 31 August 2024 14:59, Joe Middleton. Shanshan has now ...