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Powerful typhoon moves west but not to hit quake-struck southwestern Japan

The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of torrential rain and winds strong enough to overturn trucks as the typhoon moves west.

Summary by Kyodo News+
The Japanese weather agency said on Tuesday that a large, powerful typhoon was moving westward from a Pacific island, warning of high waves and strong winds, but noting it was not expected to have a direct impact on areas in southwestern Japan affected by the recent major earthquake.

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Typhoon Dolphin continues to move westward and is expected to gradually affect Okinawa and Amami regions of Japan starting today. The Japan Meteorological Agency forecasts that Okinawa Prefecture will experience maximum sustained winds of 72 kilometers per hour today, rising to 144 kilometers per hour tomorrow, with gusts reaching 216 kilometers per hour. Some areas may experience winds strong enough to topple houses. Residents are advised to ta…

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Kyodo News+ broke the news in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
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