During the Hangeul Day holiday, concerns are growing among visitors to Japan as a so-called 'triple typhoon' is forecasted to impact the region.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), as of 9 a.m. on October 6, Typhoon Choiwan (No. 27), Typhoon Nolo (No. 28), and Typhoon Goguma (No. 29) are all simultaneously active in the Northwest Pacific.
Typhoon Choiwan is currently moving north at a speed of 29 km/h, located at 29.9 degrees north latitude and 145.7 degrees east longitude. Its central pressure is 950 hPa, with maximum wind speeds reaching 43 m/s.
Choiwan is expected to move quickly northeast and weaken. The KMA predicts that it will transform into a temperate low-pressure system within 36 hours.
Nolo Moving Toward Open Waters East of Japan
Typhoon Nolo is currently moving west at a speed of 23 km/h, located at 25.7 degrees north latitude and 173.1 degrees east longitude. Its central pressure is also 950 hPa, with maximum wind speeds of 43 m/s.
Nolo is expected to gradually weaken as it continues westward. The KMA forecasts that by 9 a.m. on October 8, it will be located at 27.3 degrees north latitude and 156.3 degrees east longitude, with a central pressure of 980 hPa and maximum wind speeds of 29 m/s.
By 9 a.m. on October 9, Nolo is expected to move to 29.7 degrees north latitude and 151.4 degrees east longitude, and it is projected to change direction northward on October 10. By 9 a.m. on October 11, it is expected to be at 33.7 degrees north latitude and 153.4 degrees east longitude, moving northeast with a central pressure of 990 hPa and maximum wind speeds of 24 m/s.
Nolo was classified as a typhoon after a hurricane in the central Pacific moved into the Northwest Pacific. Its name means 'full' in Hawaiian.
Goguma Expected to Reach Maximum Wind Speed of 45 m/s on 11th
The latest Typhoon Goguma is currently moving northwest at a speed of 26 km/h, located at 13.2 degrees north latitude and 166.5 degrees east longitude. Its central pressure is 994 hPa, with maximum wind speeds of 21 m/s.
Goguma is expected to strengthen as it moves. The KMA predicts that by 9 a.m. on October 9, it will develop into a typhoon with a central pressure of 965 hPa and maximum wind speeds of 37 m/s, located at 19.2 degrees north latitude and 155.9 degrees east longitude.
By the morning of October 10, Goguma is expected to strengthen further, with a central pressure of 950 hPa and maximum wind speeds of 43 m/s. On October 11, it is projected to reach 24.4 degrees north latitude and 147.5 degrees east longitude, with a central pressure of 945 hPa and maximum wind speeds of 45 m/s.
However, as the forecast period extends, the uncertainty regarding its path increases. The KMA indicates that there is a 70% probability radius of 440 km for Goguma's expected position on the morning of October 11, making it difficult to determine its future trajectory or potential impact on the Japanese mainland.
Goguma is a name submitted by Japan, meaning 'little bear.'
Clear Skies Expected in South Korea on Hangeul Day
Currently, the KMA forecasts that none of the three typhoons will directly approach the Korean Peninsula.
According to a short-term forecast released by the KMA at 5 a.m. today, the weather on Hangeul Day, October 9, is expected to be generally clear across the country, with occasional clouds in Jeju Island.
The predicted paths of the typhoons may change in the future. Given that Goguma is expected to develop strongly until October 11 and the uncertainty of long-term forecasts, travelers planning to visit Japan during the Hangeul Day holiday should check the latest weather information before departure.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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