Typhoon Dolphin Causes Airport Closure, Evacuations in Okinawa, Japan

Typhoon Dolphin, with maximum sustained winds of 144 kph (89 mph), is impacting Japan's southern remote islands. The storm has led to the closure of Naha Airport on Okinawa Island, grounding all domestic and international flights. Hundreds of people have sought shelter in evacuation centers. The typhoon is expected to weaken as it heads towards China's eastern coast.