Typhoon Ampil Approaching Japan

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The Japan Meteorological Agency in Minato Ward, Tokyo

Typhoon Ampil was formed on Tuesday and is moving east-northeast at about 10 kilometers per hour south of Japan as of 6:00 a.m.

The typhoon will continue to develop and move northward, approaching the Ogasawara Islands Wednesday evening, and may approach the Kanto region, including Tokyo, after Thursday.