This image indicates when the storm is predicted to pass through Kumamoto. I’ve used an image from the Japanese side of the JMA (Japan Meteorological Agency) site because the times are local (the equivalent English page has the times in UTC – a fairly clear indication that the information is intended for international researchers, not actual human beings who live in Japan). Note that, unlike the the TropicalStormRisk site (see my previous post), the JMA site predicts that the storm will hit Kumamoto directly. Fortunately, it’s not a super typhoon but, on the other hand, you need to take it seriously if you live in a vulnerable area. I’ll try to post evacuation notices and other information as it becomes available.

http://www.jma.go.jp/jp/typh/151524.html