Japan Braces For 2 Strong Weather Systems
Two powerful weather systems are bearing down on western Japan from different directions. Weather officials are warning people to prepare for a strong typhoon heading toward the southwestern island of Kyushu. At the same time, a severe tropical storm is expected to hit western Japan in the coming days.
Typhoon Maysak has been gathering force, and will likely approach northern Kyushu this evening. The island is already being buffeted by strong winds.
In the city of Uki, Kumamoto Prefecture, farmers are rushing to harvest their grapes before the storm arrives.
Meanwhile, the meteorological agency is urging people to prepare for severe tropical storm Haishen, approaching the western part of the country over the Pacific.
The agency warns the storm could bring record rainfall and powerful gusts of wind.
