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Chapter 237 Suddenly Became Polite

"Level One Alert?"

Jost was taken aback.

This was the first time in all his years of military service that he had seen the Marine Meteorological Command issue a Level 1 alert.

Moreover, the department that issued this warning was its subordinate Joint Typhoon Warning Center.

This department is a dedicated typhoon monitoring unit, used by all of the Mold's forces.

Typhoons usually don't form in an instant.

Therefore, when the military is operating at sea, it usually pays attention to the typhoon situation and tries to avoid it as much as possible.

Therefore, the typhoon warning level will not be particularly high.

Jost vividly recalls that when he was serving on an aircraft carrier, he narrowly escaped a typhoon, and the Marine Weather Command only issued a Level 2 warning.

"Did they make a mistake?"

Staff member: "I've checked it once, it's definitely a Level 1 alert."

"What exactly is going on?"

Staff: "The Marine Meteorological Command reports that Typhoon Wukong, the 13th typhoon of the year, has suddenly changed direction and has become a super typhoon with a central wind speed of 84 m/s and a circulation diameter of 2000 kilometers..."

"Wait! Wukong?"

Jost was somewhat confused.

As the garrison commander, he frequently needs to keep an eye on typhoon information.

After all, our homeland has always been on the front line facing the Pacific Ocean.

He had noticed this typhoon named Wukong a few days ago.

It was born in the eastern Pacific Ocean, and traveled thousands of kilometers to reach the western Pacific Ocean by absorbing ocean heat through convolution.

Its strength is undoubtedly historic.

But Jost remembers that when the forecast was first issued, the typhoon was supposed to head straight for the eastern coast.

Because the western Pacific is currently dominated by the subtropical high, and the typhoon is located south of the subtropical high, it is influenced by the easterly airflow on the periphery of the subtropical high, so it should move westward.

The typhoon is located in the northwest and should theoretically not be affected by it.

Even if there is an impact, it will only be a minor, peripheral disturbance.

"Isn't this typhoon supposed to be unaffected by us? Why is there a Level 2 warning?"

Staff: "The weather command says it's a sudden change in weather. The southern side of the subtropical high suddenly broke off, creating a westerly trough that guided the typhoon to turn northwest."

Jost: "What is the Weather Command doing? How could they possibly misjudge this kind of information?"

Jost assumed it was simply a matter of inadequate capabilities on the part of the Weather Command.

Two days ago, it was said that it wouldn't affect the Northwest.

Therefore, Jost did not have the base prepare for the typhoon.

But now you're saying a typhoon is coming.

The generals were truly incompetent, causing the entire army to perish.

The staff explained, "Command says this situation is meteorologically rare and defies common sense..."

"That's enough! I don't want to hear his explanation."

Jost was so angry that he blew his beard and glared at Jost.

Tell me now!

How damaging will this typhoon be?

The staff member glanced at the data sent from the weather command in his hand, his brows furrowing in concern.

"The weather command has just observed the eye of the typhoon via satellite."

"Its central pressure has far exceeded the upper limit of level 17, and its intensity is already at an all-time high."

"The weather command warned that he would accelerate his advance in a short period of time."

"Currently, all mainstream weather models predict a 98% probability that it will make landfall in the island nation."

"We are advised to prepare for the worst."

Jost felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this.

He immediately ordered his subordinates to retrieve the situation map.

To be fair, Yokota Air Base is located in Tokyo, which naturally faces the ocean.

If the typhoon makes landfall, Yokota Air Base is very likely to suffer severe damage.

But ground bases are no longer the main focus, since they are still on the ground.

The main thing is.

Just a day earlier, the aircraft carrier strike group had completed a month-long overhaul and departed port, and was likely to run into a typhoon.

"Oops!"

"Immediately notify the carrier strike group to turn north and proceed at full speed to avoid the typhoon."

"Yokota Air Base remains on Level 1 alert and has activated its typhoon emergency response plan!"

"All aircraft must immediately move into the ground-based fixed hangars!"

"All equipment will undergo secondary reinforcement!"

"Starting today, all base personnel are not allowed to leave the base. Prepare for the worst!"

……

Three hours later.

Across the ocean.

White House Newsroom.

Spokesperson Jessica, dressed in a sharp business suit, strode quickly to the podium.

"Good evening, everyone. We will now begin the Q&A session of today's routine press conference."

Please speak in turn, following my instructions.

"First, there's...this young lady!"

Jessica casually chose to stand up from a blonde woman in the front row.

Good evening, this is the BBC!

"It is reported that the University of Tokyo launched an unidentified flying object earlier today."

"Residents of several countries along the route have observed missile-like trajectories."

"Military experts have analyzed that this is an intercontinental ballistic missile."

"It has a range of over 10,000 meters and explodes over the western Pacific Ocean."

"What is the spokesperson's opinion on this?"

Jessica seemed to be well-prepared, turning to the first page of her speech and then speaking fluently.

"We have taken note of the situation you mentioned. Thank you for your question."

"Next!"

All the reporters present were suddenly dumbfounded.

What does it mean to have noticed?

Is this over?

The University of Tokyo launched an intercontinental ballistic missile that nearly hit the U.S. mainland!

Shouldn't this be the time for you to make a big fuss and condemn it severely?

"Hello, this is a reporter from AFP!"

"It is said that this intercontinental ballistic missile likely incorporates the most advanced technology available today."

"At the time of launch, most countries along the route observed the presence of the missile."

"But the fact that no country intercepted it along its route suggests that this missile has an uninterceptable penetration capability?"

Seeing that she couldn't escape this problem, Jessica changed her approach.

"We only noticed the relevant information."

"First of all, we congratulate the University of Tokyo on its new progress in the field of missile development."

"Furthermore, we greatly appreciate that General Todai chose the western Pacific Ocean as the location for the missile test launch."

"The fact that this location is relatively neutral and will not affect other countries shows that the University of Tokyo is sincere in maintaining regional security."

"We look forward to further information from the University of Tokyo!"

? ? ? ?

As soon as he said that, all the reporters were speechless.

Even the reporters from the University of Tokyo were somewhat taken aback.

What the hell?

Jessica is the most hawkish one; her daily routine consists of eating, sleeping, and criticizing Tokyo University.

But today, Director Zhou has directly confronted you in the face.

How about a congratulatory message for the new progress?

How can someone be so handsome?

What happened to your old look?

Why isn't it shining anymore?

You better stand up straight!