00:02Residents across Japan's southern island of Ishigaki spent Thursday securing their homes and businesses as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches.
00:11Light rain and strengthening winds marked the arrival of the massive storm, which spans nearly 1,000 kilometers across, roughly
00:19the width of France.
00:21According to Japan's Meteorological Agency, the Super Typhoon is expected to make landfall over Ishigaki early Saturday.
00:29I'm worried about it.
00:31Why?
00:32I'm wondering if there's a big storm coming from the weather.
00:38I'm not worried about the weather.
00:41I haven't been here yet, so I think it's been a big storm.
00:47As residents rushed to stock up on essentials, shelves of instant noodles were emptied at several supermarkets.
00:54Public beaches, coastal parks, and the local ferry terminal were also closed, as authorities stepped up safety measures ahead of
01:02the storm.
01:03Officials have urged residents to remain on high alert through Friday and Saturday, warning of destructive winds, landslides, flash floods,
01:12and dangerous storm surges.
01:14The approaching typhoon has also disrupted air travel.
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