https://phys.org/news/2018-07-nasa-battering-tropical-depression-16w.html

The VIIRS image revealed that the bulk of clouds and showers associated with the tropical system were pushed to the north and east of the center. Strongest storms appeared north of the center, and aq fragmented band of thunderstorms were east of the center.

On July 31 at 5 a.m. EDT (0900 UTC) Tropical Depression 16W was located near 32.9 degrees north latitude and 150.8 degrees east longitude. That's about 518 nautical miles north-northwest of Minami Tori Shimi, Japan. 16W was moving to the north. Maximum sustained winds 25 knots (28.7 mph/46.3 kph).