The head of Japan’s weather forecaster division warned that a typhoon heading towards southern Japan could be one of the strongest typhoons in history.
Super typhoon Neoguri poses a threat to life on the islands of Okinawa says Satoshi Ebihara and has urged people to refrain from non-essential outdoor activities.
Winds of over 160mph are expected as it moves through the islands and up into the main land.
Two nuclear power plants have been shut down as part of normal national policy. There’s also a big US military presence in Okinawa.
Typhoon Neoguri
Our first and foremost thoughts are for anyone who is in the path of this thing.
From a market perspective any extensive damage good see some repatriation of funds and that will mean gains for the yen.
