Typhon Danas: heading to Japan, S. Korea

Typhoon Danas rocked parts of Ryukyu Islands on Monday and now has its sights set on southern Japan and South Korea.

Wind gusts to 195 kph (120 mph) were felt across Yoron Island, as the eye of Danas passed directly overhead on Monday.

A destructive storm surge of 2.5-3.5 meters (8-12 feet), damaging winds over 150 kph (90 mph), and flooding rainfall of 4-8 inches are expected along the path of Danas, including the Kyushu and Chugoku Regions of Japan.

The southern Korean Peninsula will also get rocked by Danas; however, the worst of the wind and storm surge impacts should remain confined to Japan.

Residents in the path of Danas should be finalizing preparations in anticipation of power outages and structural damage from the typhoon.

Bottled water, batteries, and non perishable foods are some examples of necessities that should be stored in a safe place when making final preparations.

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