Typhoon Shanshan 2024: Live Tracking, Satellite Images, and Forecasts

Overview

Typhoon Shanshan, known as Typhoon No. 10 in Japan, is actively developing in the western North Pacific Ocean.

The Regional Specialized Meteorological Center (RSMC) Tokyo - Typhoon Center is monitoring the storm's progress and providing regular updates.

Tracking and Forecasts

According to the latest forecasts, Typhoon Shanshan is expected to:

• Continue moving northwestward towards the Japanese Amami Islands.
• Reach peak intensity as a Category 4 typhoon on August 30, 2024.
• Make landfall on Amami Oshima on August 31, 2024.

Satellite Images

Live satellite images from the Himawari-8 Real-time Web show Typhoon Shanshan as a well-organized storm with a distinct eye.

The satellite images also reveal the storm's impressive size, with its outer bands extending hundreds of kilometers from the center.

Impact

Typhoon Shanshan is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges to the Amami Islands and surrounding areas.

The storm could cause significant damage to infrastructure, homes, and businesses.

Residents in the path of the storm should take necessary precautions and follow the instructions of local authorities.

Additional Resources

• Japan Meteorological Agency: Typhoon Information
• NICT Science Cloud: Himawari-8 Real-time Web
• National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Safety