A tornado occurred in Shiga Recorded heavy rain in Tokushima

The atmosphere of air is unstable, mainly in western Japan due to the influence of warm and humid air, and cumulonimbus clouds are developing locally. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a tornado appears to have occurred in the southern part of Shiga Prefecture before 7 pm, and it seems that it was raining heavily in Tokushima Prefecture.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, due to the influence of warm and humid air flowing in from the south, the atmospheric conditions have become unstable, mainly in western Japan, and cumulonimbus clouds have developed locally.

The Japan Meteorological Agency announced "Tornado Caution Information" at 6:50 pm, assuming that a tornado and other gusts had occurred in the southern part of Shiga Prefecture.

In the vicinity of Kamiyama-cho, Tokushima Prefecture, it was estimated that a heavy rain of about 110 millimeters was observed in an hour until 6:40 pm by radar analysis. We are calling to secure

The unstable atmosphere is expected to continue, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is alerting to heavy rains and calling for attention to intense gusts such as lightning and tornadoes.

If there are signs that the cumulonimbus is approaching, such as thunder, sudden wind changes, and “hail” falling, ensure safety in a sturdy building.

Fly tents in Shiga Omihigashi

According to the fire fighting in Omi-Higashi City, Shiga Prefecture, there was a report that a tent was blown away by a gust of wind in Omihachiman City at around 6:30 pm a day.

So far, there is no information about injured people.