Typhoon Nari has begun to turn north, forecast to move about 160 km east of the capital Tokyo (Japan) on Monday afternoon, July 14.
At 3:00 a.m. today, July 13, the center of storm Nari was about 715 miles (nearly 1,150 km) south-southeast of Yokosuka naval Station.
The storm is moving east-northeast at a speed of about 15 km/h. Winds remain at 65 km/h and can reach speeds of up to 83 km/h.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), at 8:00 a.m. on July 13, the center of storm Nari was at about 26.1 degrees North latitude, 142.5 degrees East longitude.
JTWC forecasts that storm Nari will accelerate strongly northward, reaching its peak intensity in the early hours of Monday (July 14) with sustained winds of about 101 km/h and gusts of up to 130 km/h.
The storm will then decrease in intensity.
According to the JTWC, the eastern part of Thuy Nari is forecast to be the area with the strongest winds.
Meanwhile, the weather in Yokosuka is forecast to have showers accompanied by strong southeast winds, with sustained winds of about 48 km/h and gusts of up to 64 km/h on Monday evening, July 14.
The weather could continue into Tuesday, July 15.
Residents and tourists in the eastern coastal areas of Japan, especially those near Tokyo and Yokosuka, should continue to closely monitor weather forecasts and warnings to proactively take preventive measures as the storm moves closer to land in the coming days.
Currently, storm Nari is not affecting the East Sea. However, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting forecasts the Gulf of Tonkin; Central and South East Sea (including Truong Sa special zone); The sea area from Lam Dong to Ca Mau; From Ca Mau to An Giang and the Gulf of Thailand will have scattered showers and thunderstorms on July 13.
During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of dangerous weather phenomena such as tornadoes, strong gusts of wind and waves over 2.0m high. These factors pose a potential risk of seriously affecting ships operating at sea, causing maritime insecurity and disrupting fishing activities.
To ensure safety, vehicles need to proactively avoid and closely monitor weather forecasts and warnings from authorities to promptly respond when unfavorable situations occur.
