Darilaut – Tropical Storm In-fa strengthened into a typhoon near the Marshall Islands, in the western Pacific Ocean, on Monday (October 26) morning. In-fa is expected to continue intensifying over the next few days.
In-fa—designated as the 31st typhoon of the season—was located 582 km northwest of Kwajalein over the past six hours, moving in a north-northwesterly direction at a speed of 17 km/h (9 knots).
The maximum significant wave height has reached 7.6 meters (25 feet), according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC).
In-fa has been moving in a north-northwesterly direction. It is expected to gradually shift toward the west and slow down over the next two days as it encounters an easterly flow. Following this, the system is projected to accelerate toward the west or west-northwest.
The JTWC notes that the storm’s highly compact core is likely to intensify further—potentially undergoing rapid intensification—given current conditions: moderate wind shear, very warm sea surface temperatures, and strong poleward outflow over the next 24 hours.
Additionally, the slower movement over the next 1 to 2 days may trigger the upwelling of cooler water from deeper layers; consequently, forecasts indicate a relatively stable intensity during this period.
