A third tropical storm headed for Japan might form within the next 24 hours, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said today, although no direct effects are expected for Taiwan.
Tropical Storm Maria made landfall this morning in Japan’s Iwate Prefecture on the northeast of Honshu, the CWA said.
Tropical Storm Son-tinh is forecast to move northwest on a trajectory toward the prefecture, although it might not make landfall, CWA forecaster Lin Ding-yi (林定宜) said.
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Within the next 24 hours, the year’s seventh storm is expected to form, Lin said.
The cyclone to be named Ampil is currently south of Japan, and is forecasted to move northward toward the prefecture while strengthening, Lin said.
Taiwanese living or traveling in Japan are advised to remain cautious and keep up to date on the situation, he added.
The greater Taipei area, Taoyuan, Miaoli County and the east coast are to see temperatures in excess of 36°C today, Lin said.
From Thursday until the weekend, Taiwan is to be under the effect of a strong low-pressure system, bringing afternoon storms across the country, Lin said.
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