Tropical Storm Dujuan approaches Okinawa Published Sept. 25, 2015 By 18th Wing Public Affairs KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 18th Wing commander declared Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 3 for Okinawa at 9 a.m. Sept. 25. At noon, Tropical Storm Dujuan, with winds gusting to 80 knots near its center, was located 366 nautical miles southeast of Kadena, moving northwest at 3 knots. Currently, the closest forecast point of approach for the typhoon is 171 nautical miles from the base at midnight Sept. 28. If Tropical Storm Dujuan continues to move as forecast, damaging winds of 50 knots or greater are not anticipated to occur. The greatest winds are expected to be 30 knots with gusts of 50 knots at 11 a.m. Sept. 28. However, Okinawa residents are reminded to stay indoors, as the elevated winds could carry debris, creating hazardous conditions. Typhoon season for Okinawa begins June 1 each year, when TCCOR-4 was declared as the default condition of readiness until Nov. 30. Typhoons are formed when warm surface water from the Pacific Ocean combines with the high humidity and low, cool winds in the region. They usually form near Guam before heading toward Okinawa and on to mainland Japan. Buildings on Okinawa are built with typhoons in mind, so residents who stay indoors during storms should be relatively safe. Also, the 18th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight monitors tropical storms and keeps the public informed with up-to-date information. For more information about TCCOR or preparation procedures, visit the typhoon factsheet on the Kadena Air Base website at http://www.kadena.af.mil/library/typhoons/index.asp or the Shogun Weather page at http://shogunweather.com/. Additionally, follow the Kadena Air Base Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/kadenaairbase/ for the most up-to-date information.