Super Typhoon Nuri likely won't directly hit land TOKYO, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Nuri strengthened to a super typhoon after picking up in wind speed Sunday. The storm, centered in the west Pacific Ocean, was headed toward the Philippines, but a front moving through the East China Sea altered its direction more northward. Nuri is now headed toward Japan, though it is not expected to directly hit the island nation. Both the Philippines and Japan will likely see a few showers and thunderstorms throughout the week as Nuri passes by. Super Typhoon Nuri will likely pass by Japan and into the open Pacific Ocean by next weekend. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 178 mph and gusts of up to 218 mph.