Overview
- Japan Meteorological Agency data at 9 a.m. Nov. 11 place the storm in the South China Sea moving north-northwest at about 15 km/h with central pressure near 980 hPa and sustained winds around 30 m/s.
- The typhoon has a broad wind field, with 25 m/s winds extending 150 km to the southwest and 110 km to the northeast, and 15 m/s winds reaching out to a 440 km radius.
- Forecasts indicate a northward track toward Taiwan, weakening near Taiwan, a close approach to the Sakishima Islands around Nov. 13, and transition to a temperate low by about Nov. 14 south of Okinawa.
- The Okinawa Meteorological Observatory flags a risk of warning-level heavy rain from Nov. 11 to 14, with waves around 5 meters and forecast winds on Nov. 11 in the Sakishima area near 17 m/s with gusts to 30 m/s.
- Maritime disruptions have begun, with 24 ferry runs canceled on Nov. 10 and six more on Nov. 11, according to the Okinawa Passenger Ship Association.