At 4:05 pm, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced a ``tornado warning information'' in the southern part of Shiga Prefecture, assuming that a gust of wind such as a tornado had occurred in the southern part of Shiga Prefecture.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, gusts such as tornadoes are believed to have occurred in southern Shiga Prefecture, and there is a risk of more occurring in the future.
A gust of wind, such as a tornado, occurs when a developed cumulonimbus cloud approaches.
The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to pay close attention to gusts of wind and secure safety inside sturdy buildings when there are signs of approaching cumulonimbus clouds, such as thunder, sudden changes in wind, and hail.