Typhoon Nakri impacts Japan, now tracking toward North America and B.C.'s coast
Remnants of Typhoon Nakri are steering toward British Columbia, packing strong winds, heavy rainfall, and turbulent seas along the coast
Typhoon Nakri spent the weekend bringing impacts to Japan’s east coast, a region often marking the final landfall for typhoons. However, Nakri is poised to recurve in the North Pacific, setting its sights on North America this week.
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Guided by a strong low pressure system over the Aleutian Islands, Nakri will track eastward across the Pacific.
This broadening system, which spans much of Alaska, is set to influence Nakri's trajectory and drive moisture toward the west coast of Canada.
Current forecasts suggest the north coast of British Columbia is likely to feel the impacts as early as Friday.
The arrival of this weather system could signal the start of a more active storm pattern for B.C. While it's still too early to pinpoint exact timing and impacts, windy conditions are likely through the weekend, with gusts likely exceeding 70 km/h in some areas.
Residents along the coast should watch for potential updates on wind and rainfall impacts later this week.