Japan travel advisory: Typhoon Lupit October 26-27

October 25, 10:34 PMJapan Travel ExaminerJoshua Williams

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Typhoon advisory
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Typhoon Lupit has boomeranged from the Philippines back towards Japan and is bringing with it wet weather. The storm, also called Typhoon #20, is currently situated south of mainland Japan and east of Okinawa. The Japan Meteorological Agency projects that it will travel along the Pacific-side coast of the country on October 26th and 27th (JST), before dissipating in the northern ocean waters on the 28th.

Travelers and those residing in the country are advised to take precautions, as Lupit is already bringing in rain across much of the country. While the typhoon is not expected make landfall on any of Japan’s main islands, it may bring in heavy rain, strong winds, and high waves – which could result in potential flooding and mudslides. Transportation and event delays or cancellations are also possible. The JMA has issued an advisory of “gale” and “high waves” for most of the pacific coastal regions of the country.

As of a 9:50am (JST) report by the JMA, Typhoon Lupit is traveling Northeast at 18 knots (21mph). Central wind speeds are reaching 55 knots (63mph), with wind gust reaching 80 knots (92mph). The storm’s intensity is expected to increase into the early hours of the 27th, and then cool off by the 28th.

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