Typhoon No. 15, known as Chanhom, is likely to make landfall near Ibaraki Prefecture after six p.m. today [1].
The storm threatens the Kanto-Koshin and Tohoku regions with a combination of gale-force winds, torrential rain, and high waves. Residents in these areas face significant travel disruptions and potential flooding as the system moves across eastern Japan.
According to FNN, the typhoon is expected to move westward through eastern Japan until Wednesday [3]. The system has shifted its course toward the northwest and west, moving toward the Japanese archipelago while passing off the coast of Ibaraki [4, 5].
Weather data indicates the typhoon has a central pressure of 998 hPa [6] and maximum sustained winds of 18 m/s [6]. The maximum instantaneous wind speed has been recorded at 25 m/s [6]. The storm is currently traveling north-northeast at approximately 15 km/h [6].
Impacts are already being felt in some areas. In Sendai, wind speeds exceeding 20 m/s have been observed [4]. WeatherNews said the storm was moving west across the sea east of Iwaki City in Fukushima Prefecture [2].
"Typhoon No. 15 is likely to make landfall near Ibaraki Prefecture, and vigilance is required for storms and heavy rain through the night of the 11th," ANNnewsCH said [1].
Emergency officials are urging residents in the Pacific coastal areas of Kanto-Koshin and Tohoku to monitor local updates. The storm's wind field is expected to cover a wide area of eastern Japan, increasing the risk of power outages and structural damage.
“Typhoon No. 15 is likely to make landfall near Ibaraki Prefecture after 6 p.m. today”
The landfall of Typhoon Chanhom in Ibaraki Prefecture places one of Japan's most densely populated regions, including the Greater Tokyo Area, in the path of significant weather instability. Because the storm is moving westward after landfall, the duration of the impact on eastern Japan is extended, increasing the likelihood of saturated soil and subsequent landslides in mountainous regions of Tohoku.
