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Weather tracker: Japanese islands brace for Dujuan to become a typhoon again

The Guardian September 21, 2026 2 views
Weather tracker: Japanese islands brace for Dujuan to become a typhoon again

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Japanese Islands Brace for Typhoon Dujuan's Return

The Japanese archipelago is preparing for the potential impact of Typhoon Dujuan, as the storm system strengthens and approaches the country's coast. Following its brief elevation to typhoon status, the tropical storm is expected to regain typhoon strength by Tuesday morning.

Tropical Storm Dujuan, which had briefly reached typhoon status on Friday, has weakened to a tropical storm again on Sunday morning. However, it is anticipated to strengthen into a typhoon once more, with sustained winds reaching 80mph (129km/h) and gusts potentially reaching 100mph.

While mainland Japan has remained relatively unscathed, Dujuan's path takes it across the Izu Islands, leading to the issuance of evacuation warnings. The coastal regions and islands in the area are bracing for heavy rain, flooding, and landslide alerts, with high waves adding an additional threat to exposed areas.

As the storm system continues to move westward, the Izu Islands are preparing for the potential impacts of Typhoon Dujuan. Evacuation warnings have been issued for the region, as the storm system is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, and landslide alerts to the area.

Meanwhile, the Atlantic hurricane season remains relatively calm, with the recent activity in the Pacific Ocean being a stark contrast to the typically active conditions in the Atlantic. Japan's weather conditions remain relatively stable, with no direct impact expected from Typhoon Dujuan on the mainland.

The Izu Islands, however, are bracing for the storm's arrival. Typhoon Dujuan's path is expected to bring heavy rain, high winds, and potential flooding to the region, raising concerns for residents and businesses in the area.

As the storm system continues its westward journey, Japan's weather officials are closely monitoring its progress and issuing warnings to the affected regions. The Izu Islands are preparing for the potential impacts of Typhoon Dujuan, with heavy rain, flooding, and landslide alerts expected.

The Atlantic hurricane season remains relatively calm, with the recent activity in the Pacific Ocean being a significant contrast to the typical conditions experienced in the Atlantic.

Japan's weather conditions remain relatively stable, with no direct impact anticipated from Typhoon Dujuan on the mainland.

The Izu Islands, however, are bracing for the storm's arrival. As the typhoon system moves westward, Japan's meteorologists are closely monitoring its progress and issuing warnings to the affected regions.

Izu Islands Prepare for Typhoon Dujuan's Return

  • Typhoon Dujuan, which briefly attained typhoon status before weakening to a tropical storm, is expected to strengthen again as it moves westward.
  • Japan's weather officials are closely monitoring the storm's progression and issuing warnings to the affected regions.
  • The Izu Islands are preparing for the potential impacts of Typhoon Dujuan, which is approaching the area with heavy rain, flooding, and landslide alerts.
  • Japan's mainland remains stable, with no direct impact anticipated from Typhoon Dujuan.

As the typhoon system continues its journey westward, meteorologists are closely monitoring its progression and issuing warnings to the affected regions.

<small>Source: The Guardian — read the original story there.</small>

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