Typhoon No. 6 is forecast to make a direct hit on Okinawa on June 1 [3].
The storm's trajectory threatens to bring disaster-level weather to the region before moving north toward the Japanese mainland, potentially triggering widespread emergency warnings.
Forecasters expect the storm to bring maximum instantaneous wind speeds of 50 m/s [1] and rainfall totals of 300 mm [2] to the Okinawa main island and the Amami Islands. This combination of wind and rain is categorized as a disaster-level event [1, 2].
After passing through the Okinawa and Amami regions, the typhoon is expected to maintain its strength while moving north [5]. This path will bring the system closer to Honshu, increasing the risk of severe weather for other prefectures.
Heavy rain reaching warning levels is expected from June 2 to June 3 [4]. These conditions are forecast to impact the Pacific side of Japan, stretching from Kyushu to the Kanto region [4].
Reports on the storm's current status vary. Some data indicates the system is already a strong typhoon, while other sources said it remains at the tropical depression stage [6]. Additionally, while some forecasts predict a direct hit on June 1 [3], other reports said the effects will begin appearing after Monday, June 10 [7].
Local authorities are monitoring the system as it moves west. The storm's ability to retain power as it tracks toward the mainland will determine the severity of the warnings issued for the Kanto and Kyushu areas.
“maximum instantaneous wind speeds of 50 m/s”
The potential for a high-intensity storm to track from Okinawa through to Kanto suggests a prolonged period of instability for Japan's Pacific coast. Because the system is forecast to maintain strength while moving north, the risk of flooding and wind damage extends beyond the initial landfall, requiring coordinated emergency responses across multiple prefectures.
