Typhoon No. 13 Poses Threat of Landfall in Tokai and Kanto: Traffic Disruptions Expected
September 07, 2023 at 18:28
Impending Arrival of Typhoon No. 13 Raises Concerns for Tokai and Kanto Regions
Typhoon No. 13 is expected to approach the Tokai and Kanto regions on the afternoon of the 8th, with a possible risk of landfall. Additionally, the Izu Islands may experience a “linear rain belt” in the morning of the 8th, which could lead to sudden heavy rainfall and potential disaster. Tomorrow, the 8th, Tokai and Kanto-Kshin regions will be hit with stormy weather, while Tohoku will gradually experience worsening conditions in the afternoon.
Risk of “Linear Rain Belt” in Izu Islands Tonight and Tomorrow Morning
Typhoon No. 13 is currently approaching eastern Japan, with a close proximity to Tokai and Kanto anticipated by the afternoon of the 8th. Landfall is possible, and subsequent stormy conditions may persist with reduced speed. On the 7th, a front extended from western to eastern Japan’s Pacific coast, resulting in unstable atmospheric conditions due to the influx of warm, moist air from Typhoon No. 13. Ishigaki City in Okinawa Prefecture already witnessed heavy rainfall of 42.0 mm in just one hour until 3:30 pm. Rain clouds have enveloped the Pacific coast from Tokai to Kanto, leading to intermittent rainfall in the Izu Islands, Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, and Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. The Izu Islands are particularly at risk of a “linear rain belt” occurring from tonight until tomorrow morning, potentially causing a sudden increase in heavy rainfall disaster. Stay prepared for power outages and take shelter in a safe location during the night. Be extremely vigilant against landslides, floods, and river inundations.
Anticipated Heavy Rainfall in Tokai, Kanto Koshin, and Tohoku on the 8th
Tomorrow, on the 8th, Tokai, Kanto Koshin, and Tohoku regions are expected to face heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. The Tokai region will experience heavy storms from tomorrow evening, Kanto-Koshin until tomorrow evening, and Tohoku starting from the afternoon of the 8th until the following day. Such rainfall can be described as a downpour, rendering umbrellas useless. Visibility decreases as the surrounding areas become drenched, making driving extremely dangerous. Therefore, it is advised to avoid unnecessary travel as much as possible.
Expected rainfall within 24 hours until 6:00 pm:
Tokai Region: 300mm
Kanto Region Koshin, Izu Islands: 250mm
Expected heaviest rainfall within 24 hours until 6:00 pm on the 9th:
Tohoku Region: 100-150mm
Kanto Region, Koshin: 50-100mm
If a “linear rain belt” occurs, localized heavy rainfall may be experienced. Remain cautious of potential landslides, floods, rising rivers, and flash floods. Moreover, be mindful of advanced cumulonimbus clouds, which may bring lightning strikes and gusts of wind. Take immediate safety precautions by seeking shelter indoors.
Anticipated Wind and Waves
As the typhoon draws near and makes landfall, coastal areas will face strong winds. The Izu Peninsula should be on high alert for storms starting tonight, with even stronger winds expected tomorrow, the 8th. Strong winds are defined as those requiring you to hold on to something and making driving at normal speed difficult. These winds can cause roof tiles and signboards to fall or be scattered. Engaging in outdoor activities is hazardous due to flying objects that may cause injury. Objects susceptible to being blown away, such as flower pots, should be brought indoors tonight.
Expected wind and wave conditions:
- Eastern Japan on the 8th: Very strong winds mainly offshore, accompanied by swell
- Maximum wind speed on the 7th: Izu Islands – 18 meters (30 meters sudden wind gusts)
- Maximum wind speed on the 8th: Kanto Koshin region, Izu Islands, Tokai region – 20 meters (30 meters sudden wind gusts)
- Expected wave height on the 7th: Izu Islands – 5 meters
- Expected wave height on the 8th: Izu Islands and Tokai region – 5 meters, Kanto region – 4 meters
Stay cautious of high waves, strong winds, and swells, and keep a safe distance from the coast.
Potential Disruption to Public Transportation
Transportation services may experience disruptions from the early hours of tomorrow, the 8th, due to the approaching typhoon. JR East has announced the suspension of some routes starting from the first train tomorrow until the evening, in preparation for the arrival and landfall of Typhoon No. 13. It is strongly advised to limit outdoor activities during stormy periods and stay updated with the latest information. Typhoons bring heavy rain and storms, which can linger for an extended period if the typhoon’s movement is slow. Even if you are far from the typhoon’s center, atmospheric instability can result in hurricane-like gusts. Strong winds and gusts can propel various objects, posing risks even indoors. When a typhoon is approaching, it is recommended to stay away from windows, seek shelter in a windowless room closer to the center of your house, and securely close windows, curtains, and shutters. Avoid any outdoor work once the wind intensifies due to the risk of objects toppling over.
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Typhoon No. 13 Tomorrow afternoon 8th afternoon Fear of landfall in Tokai and Kanto Tonight gradually becoming stormy Traffic impact
September 07, 2023 at 18:28
Typhoon No. 13 will approach the Tokai and Kanto regions on the afternoon of the 8th, and there is a risk of landfall. In the Izu Islands, a “linear rain belt” will occur in the morning of the 8th, and the risk of heavy rain disasters may increase suddenly. Tokai and Kanto-Kshin will be stormy tomorrow on the 8th, and Tohoku, which is the course, will gradually become stormy in the afternoon.
From tonight until tomorrow morning, there is a risk of a “linear rain belt” occurring in the Izu Islands
Typhoon No. 13 is approaching eastern Japan. On the afternoon of the 8th, it will be very close to Tokai and Kanto, and there is a risk of landfall. After landing, the speed will not increase as much, and the stormy period may last longer.
On the 7th, a front stretched from western Japan to the Pacific coast of eastern Japan, and the warm and moist air around Typhoon No. 13 flowed to the front, making the atmosphere unstable. In Kabira, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, heavy rain of 42.0 mm was observed in one hour until 3:30 pm.
Rain clouds cover the Pacific coast from the Tokai to the Kanto region, and intermittent rain falls on the Izu Islands, the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, and the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture.
In the Izu Islands, a “linear rain belt” will occur from tonight to the morning of the 8th tomorrow, and the risk of heavy rain disasters may increase suddenly.
Be prepared for power cuts in case of an emergency, and spend your time in a safe place at night. Serious vigilance is needed for sediment disasters, low-lying floods, and floods and river floods.
As the typhoon moves north, rain is expected to spread from the Tokai and Kanto Pacific sides this evening.
Heavy rain in Tokai, Kanto Koshin, and Tohoku tomorrow 8th
In the Tokai, Kanto Koshin, and Tohoku regions, the day after tomorrow, through the 9th, there will be very heavy rain accompanied by thunder, and there will be heavy rain.
Heavy storms are expected in the Tokai region from the evening of the 8th tomorrow, in the Kanto-Koshin region until the evening of the 8th, and in the Tohoku region from the afternoon of the 8th to the day after tomorrow.
Rain that continues like a waterfall is very heavy rain, and umbrellas are completely useless. Outside, the water splashes and the surface around you becomes whiter, making your visibility worse. Driving a car is very dangerous, so don’t do it as much as possible.
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Rainfall is expected for 24 hours until 6:00 pm
Tokai Region 300mm
Kanto Region Koshin, Izu Islands 250mm
Rain expected for 24 hours until 6:00 pm on the 9th (heaviest)
Tohoku region 100 to 150 mm
Kanto Region Koshin 50 to 100 mm
If a linear rain belt occurs, there is a possibility that the amount of rain will increase locally.
Be on the lookout for landslides, low-lying floods, rising rivers and floods. Also, if there is a sign of an advanced cumulonimbus cloud approaching, there is a risk of lightning strikes or gusts of wind, so try to ensure your safety by moving indoors immediately.
Expected Wind/Waves
Also, as the typhoon approaches and makes landfall, there will be areas where the wind blows very strongly along the coast. The Izu Peninsula will need to be careful and watch out for storms from tonight onwards, and tomorrow the 8th is expected to have even stronger winds over a wider area.
A very strong wind is one that requires you to hold on to something and makes it difficult for a car to drive at normal speed. When such a wind blows, roof tiles and signboards can fall or be scattered.
Outdoor activities are dangerous because flying objects can cause injury. Items that can be easily blown, such as flower pots, should be put indoors tonight.
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In eastern Japan, on the 8th, very strong winds are expected to blow mainly offshore, accompanied by swell.
Maximum wind speed expected on the 7th (maximum sudden wind speed)
Izu Islands 18 meters (30 meters)
Highest wind speed expected on the 8th (highest sudden wind speed)
Kanto Koshin region, Izu Islands, Tokai region 20 meters (30 meters)
Expected wave height on the 7th (with swell)
Izu Islands 5m
Expected wave height on the 8th (with swell)
Izu Islands, Tokai region 5 meters
Kanto region 4 meters
Be careful of high waves with strong winds and swells, and stay away from the coast.
The approaching typhoon may cause major disruption to public transport.
Due to the approach of the typhoon, there is a risk that transport will be disrupted from the early hours of the 8th tomorrow. According to JR East, in anticipation of the arrival and landing of Typhoon No. 13, it has decided to suspend some routes from the first train tomorrow into the evening. Please refrain from going out as much as possible during stormy periods and pay attention to the information.
A typhoon brings heavy rain and storms as it approaches its center, and if the typhoon is slow, the effects can last for a long time. Also, even if you are far from the center of the typhoon, the atmospheric conditions can become unstable, and gusts like hurricanes can blow. Due to strong winds and gusts, various objects can fly into the building, so you need to be careful even indoors.
In particular, when a typhoon is approaching, stay away from windows as much as possible even indoors. Go outside to a room with no windows, as close to the center of the house as possible. If there are windows, close them, draw the curtains, and close the shutters and shutters if any. Never work outdoors after the wind has picked up, as there is a risk of the product tipping over due to strong winds.
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