Typhoon strengthens off Japanese coast, proceeds towards Kamchatka peninsula.
As of July 13, 2025, Typhoon Neri has formed off the coast of Japan, near the Ogasawara Archipelago, approximately 1,000 kilometers from Tokyo. The typhoon is currently moving northward, heading towards the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia.
The cyclone is exhibiting sustained air speeds of around 18 meters per second, placing it within the hurricane strength range, rated at 12-13 points on the relevant scale. This severe weather has resulted in the evacuation of over 1,500 tourists from remote islands near the typhoon's formation area.
The typhoon's trajectory suggests it will soon approach the Kamchatka Territory, potentially bringing weather impacts to this region. However, specific forecast details about its landfall time or intensity upon arrival at Kamchatka have not been provided at this time.
The northward movement from Japan towards Kamchatka is consistent with typical cyclone paths in the northwestern Pacific during this period. Both Japan's main meteorological agency and a Russian meteorological agency (RIA "Novy Day") have reported on the typhoon.
In summary:
- Formation Location: Off coast of Japan, near Ogasawara Archipelago - Distance from Tokyo: Approximately 1,000 km - Direction: Northward towards Kamchatka Peninsula - Wind Speed: Approximately 18 m/s - Strength Scale: 12-13 points (hurricane strength) - Precautions: Evacuation of over 1,500 tourists from islands
This information reflects the current status as of July 13, 2025, and the predicted northward path towards Kamchatka, indicating readiness measures should be considered in that region.
Scientists monitoring the typhoon's progress in environmental-science forecast that its strong winds and heavy rains, caused by the weather pattern, could potentially impact the Kamchatka Territory. In relation to this, the recent development of Typhoon Neri, with hurricane-strength winds, has prompted the evacuation of tourists near its formation area in Japan.
