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Typhoon Jangmi threatens Japan as Europe swelters
Powerful winds and rain expected in parts of Japan and Australia, while temperatures in Spain could hit 40C
TL;DR
- Typhoon Jangmi is expected to track near Okinawa, Japan, on Monday.
- The typhoon is characterized by a broad area of low pressure and extensive wind fields.
- Residents in Japan are advised to take precautions due to expected strong winds, heavy rain, flooding, storm surges, and landslides.
- A low-pressure system is forecast to bring severe storms to densely populated parts of Victoria, Australia.
- Gusts up to 80mph have affected Australia's west coast, with similar speeds expected midweek in Victoria.
- Snow is possible in Kosciuszko National Park on Monday afternoon.
- Southern Iberia will experience persistent heat with temperatures likely to climb to the high 30s Celsius, potentially reaching 40C in some regions.
- These temperatures in Iberia are 5-10C above the long-term average for early June.