Typhoon No. 14 is expected to stagnate in the East China Sea and move eastward after the 16th, and may approach western and eastern Japan over the weekend.

Due to the effects of typhoons and fronts, the amount of rainfall in Miyazaki Prefecture has already reached 400 mm, and there is a risk of heavy rainfall over the weekend, especially in western Japan.

This week, we need to be wary of long rains caused by "fronts + typhoons".

Is it approaching western Japan or eastern Japan over the weekend?

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, Typhoon No. 14 is expected to stagnate in the East China Sea on the 15th.



After the 16th, it is expected to move northward and gradually move eastward, then proceed to the Sea of ​​Japan and change to an extratropical cyclone, and it is expected to approach western and eastern Japan over the weekend.



When changing to an extratropical cyclone, strong winds blow not only in the center but also in a wide range, so caution is required.

Be wary of damage caused by long rains

On the other hand, even if you are away from the typhoon, you need to be wary of long rains this week, especially in western Japan.



Rain clouds are developing in southern Kyushu and Shikoku because the warm and moist air around the typhoon flows from Kyushu toward the front extending to the south of Japan.



In Miyazaki Prefecture, it began to rain on the 13th, and at Miyazaki Airport, the rainfall by 4:00 am on the 15th was 402 mm, which is more than one month's worth in September of the normal year.



Since the position of the front is almost the same as that of the typhoon on the 15th, it will rain intermittently in western Japan, and then the rain clouds of the typhoon itself will cause further rainfall.



In western Japan, the atmospheric conditions will become unstable over the 16th, and there is a risk of extremely heavy rain accompanied by lightning locally, so it is necessary to pay close attention to sediment-related disasters and flooding of low land.



Also, be aware that typhoons and extratropical cyclones that have changed from typhoons will approach this weekend, which may lead to heavy rains in eastern and northern Japan.

Heavy rain already in Kyushu There is a risk of disaster due to sudden intensification of rain

In addition to the rain that preceded the approach of the typhoon like this time, if the rain clouds of the main body are applied, the amount of rainfall will increase sharply and the risk of disaster may increase at once.



Understand the danger of disasters in the area from the hazard map of the local government in advance, and move people who take time to evacuate, such as the elderly and people with disabilities, to a safe place as soon as possible before the rain or wind intensifies. I am relieved.



Especially in Kyushu, where it is already heavy rain, the rain may suddenly increase and lead to a disaster, so please check the information on evacuation from the local weather station and local governments frequently.



In the past, heavy rains and extremely heavy rains have not been observed, but there are cases where long rainfalls gradually increase the amount of rainfall and cause sediment-related disasters.



Stay alert because the rain isn't getting stronger, and encourage people in the area to talk to each other or call their families who live far away so that they can evacuate early.



Depending on the course of the typhoon, heavy rain may occur not only in western Japan but also in eastern and northern Japan.



Please be aware of the latest weather information.