The twin storms that hit Japan were last reported heading northeast and out over the Pacific Ocean, with Mekkhala skirting Chiba and moving offshore, while Higos followed a similar path south of Chiba before also moving into the Pacific.

What that means

  • The immediate landslide warnings were largely lifted as the storms moved away from the mainland.
  • Earlier forecasts said the storms could interact and make their path less predictable, but the latest reports show both systems weakening and moving offshore.
  • If you were tracking them for travel or safety, the main concern shifted from direct landfall to lingering heavy rain, rough seas, and transport disruption along eastern Japan.

In plain English

They are not headed deeper into Japan right now; they’re moving away from land and out into open water.