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Typhoon Fitow is continuing on its track towards Japan. Intensity is much the same as last report although there has been some development in the eye. A close pass at Chichi Jima verified surface winds and central pressure.
Fitow has sustained maximum winds of 85 knots/98 mph/157 kmh. It is tracking West-Northwest at about 9 knots/11 mph/18 kmh.
There is every indication that the forecast track is good given a weakening trough to the north of the cyclone which will turn it clockwise as it nears Japan.
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Landfall is estimated to occur close to Tokyo, perhaps a little to the southwest, the eye passing within 20 kilometers. Time of landfall is estimated at 9 pm Thursday, Japan Standard Time.
Computer modeling suggests Typhoon Fitow will increase to Category 2 before making landfall and then quickly diminish to an extra-tropical depression. Provided there are no other
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Luckily we have our own Rev.Paperboy on the ground in Tokyo who can tell us when and if everything comes crashing in.
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