Typhoon Jangmi threatens Japan as Europe swelters
Typhoon Jangmi is expected to impact parts of Japan this week, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain. Residents are advised to take precautions due to the risk of flooding, storm surges, and landslides. Meanwhile, southern Europe is experiencing unusually high temperatures, with parts of Spain potentially reaching 40C.
- ▪Typhoon Jangmi is forecast to track near Okinawa, Japan, with sustained winds of 67mph and gusts up to 100mph.
- ▪The Japan Meteorological Agency predicts the central pressure could fall to about 965hPa, increasing maximum winds to 70mph.
- ▪Southern Australia is also bracing for severe weather as a low-pressure system is expected to bring gusts reaching 80mph.
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Tokyo, Japan. Parts of the country are bracing for Typhoon Jangmi this week. Photograph: Yoshio Tsunoda/AFLO/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenTokyo, Japan. Parts of the country are bracing for Typhoon Jangmi this week. Photograph: Yoshio Tsunoda/AFLO/ShutterstockWeather trackerJapanAnalysisTyphoon Jangmi threatens Japan as Europe sweltersMagdalena Shopova and Ed Walton for MetDeskPowerful winds and rain expected in parts of Japan and Australia, while temperatures in Spain could hit 40CMon 1 Jun 2026 03.17 EDTLast modified on Mon 1 Jun 2026 03.20 EDTShareA powerful tropical storm is forecast to track near Okinawa, Japan, on Monday before moving towards the south-east of the country.
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