Gust of Saitama Misato is recognized as "Tornado" Kumagaya Local Meteorological Observatory Jul 27 21:26
Regarding the gusts that occurred in Misato City, Saitama Prefecture on the 25th, the meteorological observatory has been certified as a "tornado" because the damage spreads like a belt. According to the city, at least 72 houses will be damaged.
On the 25th, the Kumagaya Local Meteorological Observatory announced the results of the survey that had been conducted there since 26th, regarding the gusts that had caused damage to homes and other areas in Misato City.
According to this, the damage was spreading in a belt shape, the time when the wind strengthened was very short, and there were several sighting information that I saw that the "vortex" moved, so this wind gust Certified as a "Tornado".
The wind speed of a tornado is estimated to be about 40 meters, and the "Fujita Scale", which is the standard for evaluating the strength of gusts and tornadoes, uses the second "JEF1" from the bottom of the six levels.
On the other hand, according to Misato City, by the 27th, at least 72 houses and other buildings in the city had been damaged such as broken roof tiles and window glass.