Typhoon Francisco

Typhoon Francisco eyes Japan Sat. AM Update

Typhoon Francisco is set to become one of the strongest storms on the face of the earth during 2013. The good news is that the max intensity of this rapidly developing storm system will likely be well over open ocean and away from any land areas. Unless you are unfortunate shipper travelling near this storm most people should be ok through the weekend. It is by next week where things start to get interesting. Francisco is forecasted to weaken as it encounters an increase in vertical wind shear east of the southern Japanese islands. But it still could impact Okinawa and the Amami islands and likely Western Japan as a Typhoon.