Japan's Southwest In Powerful Typhoon Storm Zone

Japan's southwest in powerful typhoon storm zone

A large and very strong typhoon is moving northward, engulfing the southern main island of Kyushu and parts of the Chugoku region. Officials are warning of torrential rain, strong winds, higher than normal tides and high ocean swells.

Weather officials say that at 6 a.m. on Monday, Typhoon Haishen was at sea 40 kilometers southwest of Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture. They say it was moving north at 40 kilometers per hour.

Powerful Typhoon Slamming Japan's Southwest

Powerful typhoon slamming Japan's southwest

A large and very strong typhoon is battering Japan's southwest.

Typhoon Haishen is expected to draw very close to the southern main island of Kyushu through Monday morning. Authorities are calling on people to stay on the highest alert and evacuate promptly if advised to do so.

Southwest Japan Bracing For Powerful Typhoon

Southwest Japan bracing for powerful typhoon

A powerful typhoon, possibly the strongest in decades, is battering the country's southwest.

As Typhoon Haishen draws closer, authorities are warning of potentially record rainfall, unprecedented wind, high tides and large ocean swells.

Typhoon Haishen Weakens But Still Powerful

Typhoon Haishen weakens but still powerful

Japan's Meteorological Agency says Typhoon Haishen, now threatening Japan's southwest, has weakened slightly but could still be the most powerful storm in decades. Weather officials are warning of record-breaking winds, high waves, storm surges and unprecedented heavy rain in the Kyushu region.

The agency says it's unlikely to issue an emergency warning for Kagoshima Prefecture. It typically issues typhoon-related emergency warnings 12 hours before storm centers reach target areas.

Japan On High Alert For Powerful Typhoon Haishen

Japan on high alert for powerful Typhoon Haishen

Japan's Meteorological Agency says a powerful typhoon that's on course to hit the southwest of the country could make landfall at close to full strength. Typhoon Haishen is forecast to hit the island of Kyushu on Sunday or Monday.

Weather officials are urging people to take shelter in a safe place before the typhoon lands.

Southwestern Japan Braces For Powerful Typhoon

Southwestern Japan braces for powerful typhoon

People in southwestern Japan are preparing for a powerful typhoon that may become one of the strongest storms to hit Japan in decades.

Haishen could make landfall at close to full strength Sunday or Monday. Weather officials are calling on people to prepare with the utmost caution.

Powerful Typhoon Approaching Japan

Powerful typhoon approaching Japan

Officials in Japan are warning about the approach of what might be one of the most powerful typhoons to hit the country in decades. It comes after another powerful storm brought severe weather to the country's southwest.

Typhoon Haishen is building strength over waters to the south of Japan. The powerful storm is expected to approach the southwestern part of the country from Sunday through Monday, with nearly its full force.

Japan Braces For 2 Powerful Weather Systems

Japan braces for 2 powerful weather systems

Two powerful weather systems are bearing down on western Japan from different directions. Weather officials are warning people on the southwestern island of Kyushu to prepare for a strong typhoon.

At the same time, a severe tropical storm is expected to hit the region in the coming days.

Japan Braces For Two Powerful Weather Systems

Japan braces for two powerful weather systems

Two powerful weather systems are bearing down on western Japan from different directions.

Weather officials are warning people on the southwestern island of Kyushu to prepare for a strong typhoon heading their way. At the same time, a severe tropical storm is expected to hit western Japan in the coming days.

Okinawa On Alert For Powerful Typhoon

Okinawa on alert for powerful typhoon

A powerful typhoon is forecast to move closer to Japan's southern prefecture of Okinawa on Tuesday. The weather system known as Maysak is projected to develop maximum wind gusts of more than 250 kilometers per hour. Stormy weather reached Okinawa on Monday afternoon, with strong winds and heavy rain hitting the region.

A Meteorological Agency official said, "There are expected to be violent winds over a long period, with Okinawa projected to be lashed by the storm for most of a 24-hour period."

Powerful Typhoon Sweeps Through Okinawa

Powerful typhoon sweeps through Okinawa

The islands of Okinawa in southern Japan are bracing for more winds strong enough to knock down houses from Typhoon Maysak.

In the prefectural capital of Naha, police say the wall of a building was ripped off and carried away. Two cars parked nearby were damaged.

Okinawa Braces For Powerful Typhoon

Okinawa braces for powerful typhoon

The southern Japanese prefecture of Okinawa is bracing for powerful typhoon Maysak, which is expected to approach the region between Monday night and Tuesday.

Okinawa City officials issued an advisory to prepare for evacuation at 10 a.m. Japan time. The alert targets 64,141 households, or 142,932 residents. It is the third highest on a scale of five.