Japan is bracing for Typhoon Ampil, which is intensifying in the western Pacific and expected to make landfall on Friday during peak summer travel. As of Thursday morning, the storm had sustained winds of 140 kph (85 mph), equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) forecasts that Ampil could strengthen to a Category 3 hurricane as it moves over warm waters. In anticipation, Japanese airlines have canceled flights, and rail services, including bullet trains, have been suspended. The storm is expected to hit southeast of Tokyo by Friday evening, posing a significant threat to the region. Storm Maria in Japan: Heavy Rains From Tropical Storm Maria Triggers Mass Evacuations in Iwate Prefecture (Watch Videos).

Typhoon Ampil Approaches Japan

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