Severe Tropical Storm Faxai, known in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Juaning, was a short-lived tropical storm that had minor effects on land. The twentieth named storm of the 2007 Pacific typhoon season, Faxai originated from a tropical depression over the open waters of the
western Pacific Ocean
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in late October. The storm quickly strengthened, becoming a severe tropical storm on October 26 as it rapidly traveled toward the northeast. The storm became
extratropical
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the following day as it brushed Japan. The remnants dissipated on October 28.
Although Faxai never made landfall,
outer bands
{{Short pages monitor flights between Tokyo and the Izu Islands. Tokai Kisen, which operates ferries between Tokyo, the Izu Islands and Shizuoka Prefecture, canceled some services due to the storm. Areas around Tokyo were warned of the expected heavy rains, waves up to , and high winds. Residents were advised to stay indoors during the storm, especially after sunset, and to avoid possible flying debris.
Although Faxai did not make landfall, the outer bands produced heavy rains, which caused minor damage along the eastern coast of Japan. The highest total rainfall was recorded on
Miyakejima
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at and in the Ōshima Subprefecture of Tokyo, was recorded. The rainfall in Miyakejima nearly surpassed the record daily rainfall for October 27. Rainfall rates peaked at on Miyaketsubota, which triggered seven mudslides throughout the country. One woman was killed near Tokyo, and three people were injured. One home, two hectares of farmland, of roads, and one ship were damaged by the storm. At the height of the storm, 9,605 residences were without power throughout Japan. Damages from cyclone totaled ¥150 million (US$1.5 million).
At 5:31 pm
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(0831 UTC) on October 27, a
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turbulence
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from Faxai about southeast of Narita. The turbulence caused seven injuries on the flight, as well as some damage to the plane.
Timeline of the 2007 Pacific typhoon season
This timeline documents all events that have taken place during the 2007 Pacific typhoon season. This article is limited to the Western Pacific basin which is located north of the equator and between 100°E and the International Date Line. Syste ...