2024/08/14 10:56 Weather News
It is expected to develop while moving northward and could come quite close to Kanto at its peak development during the second half of the Obon holiday. Please take preparations for heavy rainfall and strong winds seriously and early.
▼ Typhoon No. 7 August 14 (Wednesday) 9 am
Center Position: Approximately 230 km southwest of Chichijima
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Movement: Northeast at 10 km/h
Central Pressure: 975 hPa
Maximum Wind Speed: 30 m/s (near the center)
Maximum Gust Speed: 45 m/s
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Ogasawara Islands to Experience Increasing Rain and Wind
As the typhoon approaches, rain and wind are expected to intensify, with the possibility of active rain clouds on the eastern side of the typhoon affecting the area, necessitating caution due to heavy and severe rain.
The winds will also pick up, and rough seas are expected in the afternoons. Do not approach the sea. Furthermore, evacuating after strong rain and winds begin may be dangerous, so if you evacuate, do so early, and if not, stay in a room away from windows.
Kanto and Surrounding Areas May Experience Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Affecting Transportation
There is still uncertainty in the possible track and speed; however, strong winds are anticipated from the Izu Islands to Kanto. If the typhoon’s path shifts westward, it could potentially see instantaneous wind speeds exceeding 50 m/s upon reaching land.
Additionally, due to the developed rain clouds and considerable moist air surrounding the typhoon, very heavy rain exceeding 50 mm per hour is expected, with a total rainfall exceeding 200 mm predicted over 24 hours.
Heavy rain and strong winds may impact transportation, particularly in Eastern Japan. Since this coincides with the end of the Obon holiday, there could be U-turns from return trips or travel-related movements. Check the latest typhoon information and traffic updates frequently, and adjust plans based on the weather.
After approaching Kanto, the typhoon is expected to change its path slightly eastward but may also affect northern areas such as Tohoku. Given the recent record heavy rain in Tohoku due to Typhoon No. 5, the region should remain vigilant.
» Radar Wind Mode (Wind Flow)
» Typhoon No. 7 Information
Possible Landfall Still Uncertain
Reference: Numerical simulation results of the projected path calculated by weather agencies from around the world.
Comparing these members indicates that while there is general agreement in the tendency to move northward to the south of Kanto, there is a variability in predictions regarding whether it will impact land. The margin of error is expected to decrease as time goes on, so please pay attention to future information.
The Pacific High Pressure is Again Affecting the Typhoon’s Path
Probability of Entering the Typhoon’s Storm Zone
The probability of entering the typhoon’s storm zone (with probabilities over 5%) for the following prefectures by the fifth day is as follows (Meteorological Agency):
Aomori Prefecture: 7 %
Iwate Prefecture: 29 %
Miyagi Prefecture: 40 %
Akita Prefecture: 18 %
Yamagata Prefecture: 26 %
Fukushima Prefecture: 55 %
Ibaraki Prefecture: 72 %
Tochigi Prefecture: 49 %
Gunma Prefecture: 41 %
Saitama Prefecture: 55 %
Chiba Prefecture: 78 %
Tokyo Prefecture: 85 %
(Including Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands)
Kanagawa Prefecture: 60 %
Niigata Prefecture: 18 %
Toyama Prefecture: 5 %
Yamanashi Prefecture: 39 %
Nagano Prefecture: 23 %
Gifu Prefecture: 9 %
Shizuoka Prefecture: 54 %
Aichi Prefecture: 14 %
Mie Prefecture: 5 %
Third Typhoon This Month
Name of the Typhoon
Typhoon No. 7’s name “Ampil” is a name proposed by Cambodia, derived from the name of a fruit from the legume family.
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