Typhoon No. 31 (In-fa) is moving west at 30 km/h (16 kt) with maximum sustained winds of 90 kt (167 km/h), according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). JMA forecasts the typhoon to pass near the northern Mariana Islands on 30 October, then turn north and later back toward the west by 3 November.
CURRENT STATUS
Based on the latest JMA observations on October 29, 2026 03:45 UTC
- Location: 16.0°N, 153.9°E
- Intensity: Typhoon (TY), classified "Very Strong"
- Movement: West at 30 km/h (16 kt)
- Central pressure: 940 hPa
- Maximum sustained winds: 90 kt (167 km/h), with gusts to 130 kt (241 km/h)
- Wind radii: Winds of 50 kt or more extend 140 km (75 NM) from the center. Winds of 30 kt or more extend 330 km (180 NM).
Weathernews Global Composite Satellite Imagery valid October 28, 2026 03:30 UTC to October 29, 2026 03:30 UTC
FORECAST TRACK SUMMARY
Typhoon No. 31 (In-fa) is expected to keep a steady forward speed of about 30 km/h through 31 October, then slow sharply and change direction.
The forecast shows no grade change, with Typhoon No. 31 (In-fa) remaining a typhoon throughout. On 30 October the center is forecast to pass near the northern Mariana Islands. It is then expected to turn northwest, slow almost to a stop on 1 November, and begin moving back to the west-southwest and west. The probability circle grows from 55 km (30 NM) to 220 km (120 NM), so confidence in the track drops considerably after 31 October.
INTENSITY FORECAST
Typhoon No. 31 (In-fa) is forecast to hold its current strength through 3 November.
JMA expects the "Very Strong" classification to continue, with no weakening or transition to an extratropical low in the forecast period. The expected peak is now 90 kt, down from the 95 kt (176 km/h) forecast earlier in the week.
IMPACTS & THREATS
The storm warning area, where winds of 50 kt or more are possible, is forecast to grow from a radius of 190 km (105 NM) to 400 km (215 NM) by 3 November. Vessels in the western North Pacific may encounter rough seas and strong winds. Interests in the northern Mariana Islands should follow official local warnings as the typhoon passes on 30 October.
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Note on the storm's name: The name 'In-fa' was contributed by Macao, China and refers to fireworks. The WMO and the ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee adopt these names sequentially to make tracking specific storms straightforward and to quickly communicate warnings. To learn more about how storms are named, please visit the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) website.
