Typhoon Ampil Approaches Kanto: High Winds and Heavy Rain Expected

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                                    <div class="fontL textarea" id="top_com" style="">Typhoon No. 7 (Ampil) is estimated to be moving north over the sea northeast of Hachijojima as of 10:00 AM on August 16 (Friday). Hachijojima and Miyakejima in the Izu Islands are currently experiencing storm winds exceeding 25 m/s, while most of the Kanto region is experiencing strong winds exceeding 15 m/s.<p>It is expected to continue moving north without losing strength and to come closest to Kanto during the evening to night of today, the 16th (Friday).</p><p>▼ Typhoon No. 7 August 16 (Friday) 10:00 AM estimated<br/>　Center position　　About 110 km northeast of Hachijojima<br/>　Size class　　　／／<br/>　Strength class　　　Very Strong<br/>　Movement　　　　North　20 km/h<br/>　Central pressure　　　950 hPa<br/>　Maximum wind speed　　　45 m/s (near the center)<br/>　Maximum gust speed　　60 m/s<br/>» Latest typhoon information</p></div>

                                <h2 id="box_ttl0">Approaching Kanto with Very Strong Power</h2>
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                                    <div class="fontL" id="box_com0">The sea area in the typhoon's path has sea surface temperatures higher than average, at 29–30°C, which is sufficient for the development of the typhoon.<p>Additionally, the water temperature slightly deeper than the surface is also high, providing ample water vapor. The vertical shear (a measure of the strength and direction difference of winds in the vertical) is low, creating a suitable environment for development.</p><p>Therefore, the typhoon is not weakening as it approaches land, and as it passes just east of Kanto, the maximum wind speed near the center is expected to remain very strong at 45 m/s, and it is predicted to come closest in the evening to night of today.<br/></p></div>
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                                <h2 id="box_ttl1">Violent Winds of Around 40 m/s Expected in Areas Close to the Typhoon</h2>
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                                    <div class="fontL" id="box_com1">By 10 AM, maximum gust speeds of 30.3 m/s were observed at Hachijojima Airport and Miyakejima Airport. As it approaches while maintaining very strong power, violent winds are expected to rage across the coastal areas of Kanto. In regions entering the typhoon’s storm zone, such as the Izu Islands, Chiba Prefecture, and Ibaraki Prefecture, winds are forecasted to gust to 30-40 m/s at times.<p>Even in the Tokyo 23 wards, which are somewhat distant from the path, storm warnings have been issued, with winds expected to exceed 20 m/s. Please be cautious of fallen trees and flying objects. Power outages are also possible along the coastal areas, so preparations are necessary.<br/>» Warning and advisory status<br/>» Radar wind mode (wind flow)</p></div>
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                                <h2 id="box_ttl2">Heavy Rain Expected Around the Outer Bands</h2>
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                                Raincloud status as of 10:00 AM on the 16th (Friday)
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                                    <div class="fontL" id="box_com2">In addition to the active rainclouds surrounding the typhoon's center, a band of rainclouds known as the outer band is forming to the north of the typhoon. Due to the proximity of the direction of the rainclouds and the direction of the typhoon's movement, there is a risk of intermittent heavy rain.<p>This outer band's rainclouds are also affecting Kanto, with heavy rain of 23.0 mm observed in the Tokyo metropolitan area within one hour until 7:05 AM.</p><p>In areas where winds from the east and moisture are blowing near the typhoon's center, very heavy rain exceeding 50 mm per hour may occur, and in some places, it could exceed 200 mm. If a linear precipitation band forms, it is even more likely that heavy rain will continue in the same area. Caution is necessary for river flooding and landslides.</p><p>Due to the influence of Typhoon No. 5, a record amount of rain also affected the Tohoku region and could face further impacts, so vigilance is required.</p><p>The impact of heavy rain and storms is expected to significantly affect transportation, especially in eastern Japan. As it coincides with the end of the Obon holiday, it will overlap with U-turns from hometowns and travel around the area. Please ensure to check the latest typhoon and transportation information frequently.<br/></p></div>
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                                    <div class="fontL" id="box_com4" style="display: none;">The thin lines in this diagram represent the numerical simulation results calculated by meteorological agencies worldwide. This is published to illustrate that there is a significant range of expected paths based on the ensemble forecasting method.<p>Comparing these members, it is evident that there is a general tendency for them to move north towards the south of Kanto, although there is variability in whether they will impact land or not. As time passes, the errors are expected to decrease, so please pay attention to future information.<br/></p></div>
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                                <h2 id="box_ttl5">Probability of Entering the Typhoon's Storm Zone</h2>
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                                    <div class="fontL" id="box_com5">The following prefectural forecast areas have a probability of entering the typhoon's storm zone of over 5% within the next five days (Japan Meteorological Agency):<br/>　Miyagi Prefecture　　　　5 %<br/>　Fukushima Prefecture　　　39 %<br/>　Ibaraki Prefecture　　　　97 %<br/>　Tochigi Prefecture　　　　24 %<br/>　Gunma Prefecture　　　　6 %<br/>　Saitama Prefecture　　　　39 %<br/>　Chiba Prefecture　　　　99 %<br/>　Tokyo Prefecture　　　　100 %<br/>　　Tokyo Area　　　　　51 %<br/>　　Northern Izu Islands　56 %<br/>　　Southern Izu Islands　100 %<br/>　Kanagawa Prefecture　　　48 %<br/>　Shizuoka Prefecture　　　12 %<br/></div>
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                                <h2 id="box_ttl7" style="display: none;">This is the third typhoon occurrence this month</h2>
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                                    <div class="fontL" id="box_com7" style="display: none;">The occurrence of typhoons continues with Typhoon No. 6 forming on August 11, making this the third such event this month.<p>The average number of typhoons forming in August is 5.7, making it the season with the highest number of typhoon occurrences throughout the year. There is also potential for several typhoons to form south of Japan this year. As we head into the full-scale typhoon season in autumn, please ensure you have measures in place for typhoons and heavy rain.<br/>» Radar satellite cloud image mode<br/></p></div>
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                                    <div class="fontL" id="box_com8">The names of typhoons are pre-prepared from a pool of 140 names suggested by member countries of the international organization "Typhoon Committee," which are assigned in the order of occurrence.<p>Typhoon No. 7, named "Ampil," is a name proposed by Cambodia and is derived from a fruit of the leguminous family.<br/>» Radar typhoon mode<br/></p></div>
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