Typhoon Dolphin, a Category 1 storm with winds up to 198 km/h (110 mph), is approaching southwestern Japan. Evacuations have been ordered for nearly 260,000 residents in Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures. More than 500 flights have been canceled.
Violent winds, heavy rain, high waves, and flooding are expected. Kumamoto Prefecture, still recovering from an earthquake, is also affected. There is a risk of heatstroke with temperatures reaching up to 36°C (97°F).
