Typhoon 200315 (CHOI-WAN) Typhoon Name = (CHOI-WAN) : Colorful cloud [Hong Kong]

2003-9-22

Typhoon CHOI-WAN showed a steady development even after it came close to Honshu island. The maximum gust of 59.5 m/s was recorded at Hachijo island.

2003-9-21

According to typhoon information from Japan Meteorological Agency, the possibility of Typhoon CHOI-WAN making landfall at Kanto area is small, and may pass through south of Izu archipelago. Advisories for heavy rainfall is still being issued.

2003-9-20

According to typhoon information from Japan Meteorological Agency, Typhoon CHOI-WAN is still developing, and will move off the Southern Coast of Shikoku and Honshu. The forecast also points out the possibility of making landfall around Kanto area.

2003-9-19

According to typhoon information from Japan Meteorological Agency, happily enough, Typhoon CHOI-WAN is not heading toward Miyako island, devastatingly damaged by the former Typhoon MAEMI, but Typhoon CHOI-WAN is forecasted to move to Okinawa main island, and then further to Honshu island.

2003-9-18

Typhoon CHOI-WAN was born. According to the forecasts of Japan Meteorological Agency and Joint Typhoon Warning Center (US Navy), this typhoon will move close to Okinawa.

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