Severe Tropical Storm Krosa could approach Japan’s Kanto region, including Tokyo, early on Saturday. Weather officials are warning of high waves and risks from heavy rain.
The Japan Meteorological Agency says the storm was east of Hachijojima island far off the Kanto region as of Friday evening.
Krosa is moving north at a speed of 15 kilometers per hour.
Gusty winds and heavy rain are expected on Hachijojima and other areas in the Kanto and Tohoku regions on Saturday. The Pacific side of the Tohoku region may see up to 120 millimeters of rain through Saturday evening, and the Kanto region 100 millimeters.
Officials are urging the public to stay on alert for high waves, mudslides, flooding in low-lying areas and swollen rivers.
AloJapan.com