Japan, South Korea - Tropical Cyclone PRAPIROON

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 04:08:00 +02:00

Tropical Cyclone PRAPIROON continued moving north, strengthening and passing west of Okinawa islands (Japan). On 2 July at 0.00 UTC, it had maximum sustained winds of 139 km/h.
Over the next 24 hours, it is forecast to continue moving northeast over the East China Sea toward southwestern Kyushu island, slightly strengthening. It could reach Fukue-Jima Island on 2 July evening UTC with maximum sustained winds of 130-150 km/h. Heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and storm surge could continue to affect Kyushu and Okinawa Prefecture on 2-3 July and South Korea (including Jeju Island) on 2-4 July.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a warning for heavy rain, high waves in Okinawa prefecture, a warning for storms and high waves in Amami islands and Kagoshima.
According to local media, several areas were flooded and a person was killed by a lightning in Yeonggwan, South Jeolla province (South Korea).