Typhoon Dolphin hurtles towards Japan: Tracker, updates and what to expect
Summary
Typhoon Dolphin is moving across the Pacific Ocean toward Japan and is expected to hit Okinawa Island on Friday. The strong typhoon has already affected some Japanese islands with high winds and heavy rain, and local officials have warned residents to prepare for possible evacuations and power outages.Key Facts
- Typhoon Dolphin is moving westward at about 185 km/h (115 mph).
- It formed from a tropical depression on July 26 and quickly strengthened into a very strong typhoon.
- The typhoon has passed the Ogasawara (Bonin) Islands and is expected to reach Okinawa Island on Friday.
- Okinawa Island has about 1.4 million residents and is preparing for severe weather.
- The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings and is monitoring the typhoon closely.
- The storm may also bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of Taiwan and southeastern China.
- Typhoon Dolphin is named after the Chinese white dolphins found near Hong Kong, following the World Meteorological Organization’s naming rules.
- Hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons are similar storms but called differently depending on where they occur.
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