Japan Is About To Get Slammed By The Strongest Typhoon This Year

The strongest typhoon of 2014 could hit Japan within 48 hours and bring destructive, high-speed winds of up to 58 miles per hour, Stars and Stripes reports.

South Korea and the Philippines could also be affected, according to AccuWeather.

The Weather Channel noted that the storm could be "extremely dangerous" and that it's heading toward Okinawa.

Here's a map from the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command that shows which areas could be affected:

Typhoon Neoguri could reach a Category 5 on the hurricane wind scale by the time it approaches Okinawa on Monday, according to The Weather Channel.

Heavy rains, intense winds, and large waves are expected.