Typhoon Shanshan is impacting southern Japan, with emergency warnings for torrential rain, strong winds, high waves, and storm surges in Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Ehime prefectures, and landslide warnings in Shizuoka. The typhoon made landfall near Makurazaki in Kyushu, bringing gusts up to 85 mph and over 15 inches of rain. Previously, it reached Category 4 strength, affecting Amami Oshima Island and Kikaijima with winds near 100 mph. Storm chasers reported severe conditions, likening the scene to “Dementors” from Harry Potter.