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Local media reported that 198 flights have been cancelled in Japan, mostly those to and from Naha Airport, which is located in the southern state of Okinawa.

The typhoon is currently a Category 2 storm, but could strengthen to Category 3 before hitting Japan over the weekend.

Kristina Pydynowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist, commented on the threat, saying: “Trami remains on track to blast the Ryukyu Islands Friday night into Sunday morning, with mainland Japan bracing for the blow Sunday into Monday.

“Time is running out for preparations in the Ryukyu Islands.