Typhoon Dolphin, designated as Typhoon No. 13, is expected to develop into a violent storm by July 31, according to weather news outlet ウェザーニュース. The storm is currently moving westward and could approach the Japanese archipelago in early August.
The system, named Dolphin, has already reached strong typhoon status, but forecasters predict it will intensify further over the coming days. ウェザーニュース reports that the storm could reach "violent" strength, the highest category on the Japan Meteorological Agency's scale, by the end of the week. The exact path remains uncertain, but multiple forecast models, including those from the U.S. military and European centers, suggest a potential track toward Japan, according to reports from 福井新聞社 and other outlets.
Meteorologists point to the position and strength of the Pacific high-pressure system as a key factor in determining Dolphin's trajectory, as noted by FNN Prime Online. If the high-pressure ridge extends westward, it could steer the typhoon closer to Japan. Conversely, a weaker ridge might allow the storm to curve northward and out to sea. The storm's slow westward movement in recent days has increased the time available for intensification over warm ocean waters.
Residents in Japan should monitor official updates from the Japan Meteorological Agency as the storm develops. The window for potential impact on the mainland remains open through the first week of August.
