Overview

• At 6 a.m. on Oct. 11, the storm was nearly stationary about 180 km south-southeast of Amami Oshima with central pressure of 994 hPa, maximum winds of 23 m/s and gusts up to 35 m/s.
• JMA warns of strong winds, high waves, and heavy rain for Amami, Okinawa, and southern Kyushu through Oct. 11–12.
• Forecast wave heights include 5 meters for southern Kyushu and Okinawa and 6 meters for Amami on Oct. 11, with accompanying swell.
• The system is forecast to develop and track east-northeast, potentially bringing a wind-storm area close to the Izu Islands Oct. 12–13, with localized 24-hour rainfall up to 200 mm.
• Authorities highlight risks of landslides, inundation of low-lying areas, and rising rivers, and advise residents—especially in the Izu Islands—to prepare early and avoid nonessential outings on Oct. 13.