Typhoon Pulasan, also referred to as Typhoon No. 14, has intensified and is currently moving northwest after passing Okinawa Island. As of Thursday morning, the storm's central pressure was reported at 998 hectopascals with maximum wind speeds of 25 meters per second. The Japan Meteorological Agency indicates that Pulasan is expected to make landfall on the Chinese mainland by Thursday night. Prior reports noted that the storm had maximum sustained winds of up to 80 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching 126 kilometers per hour over Okinawa. Heavy rainfall is anticipated, with forecasts predicting up to 150 millimeters of rain in Okinawa and surrounding regions, raising concerns for landslides and flooding. Weather officials continue to urge residents to remain vigilant due to the potential for severe weather conditions.