Overview
- Philippine disaster authorities reported 204 fatalities from Typhoon 25, with extensive damage including destroyed homes on Cebu.
- Japan’s Meteorological Agency described Typhoon 26 (Phonwong) as large and very strong with an estimated central pressure near 950 hPa and sustained winds around 45 m/s with 60 m/s gusts.
- JMA guidance indicates movement toward the Philippines followed by a rightward curve over the South China Sea toward Taiwan, with possible effects in parts of Japan.
- Okinawa’s meteorological office warned of rough seas beginning Nov. 9–10, with wave heights around 4 meters on Nov. 9 and near 5 meters on Nov. 10 in the Sakishima and Daito regions.
- Local forecasts late Nov. 9 expect Phonwong to weaken near Taiwan around Nov. 13 before approaching Okinawa’s Sakishima Islands around Nov. 14, with a risk of warning-level heavy rain from Nov. 11.