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Typhoon Francisco, at the time, was classified as a Category 4 storm and was projected to intensify further into a Category 5. The typhoon was moving north-northwest toward Japan, expected to shift towards the northeastern coast as it approached. Dutchsinse noted the pattern of recent typhoons in the area, drawing a comparison with Typhoon Wifa, which had affected the region just a week prior. This cyclical pattern of intense storms raised concerns regarding the growing frequency and potential impact on populated areas in Japan and the surrounding nations.