Typhoon No. 13 approaches Amami and Okinawa
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Japan Meteorological Agency
Amami and Okinawa, Japan
August 7, 2026
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Typhoon No. 13 is moving west, bringing strong winds to the Amami and Okinawa regions. There is a risk of house collapses and the formation of linear precipitation zones.
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