TOKYO –
Typhoon No. 15 (Chan-hom) is anticipated to make landfall close to Ibaraki Prefecture between round 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on August 11, bringing quickly strengthening winds, excessive waves and heavy rain to components of Kanto and southern Tohoku, with unsettled climate probably persevering with even after the storm strikes inland.
As of the morning of August 11, the hurricane was situated east of Iwaki in Fukushima Prefecture and shifting west-northwest. It is forecast to progressively flip west because it strikes across the fringe of a cold-core low descending southward off the Boso Peninsula, making landfall close to Ibaraki more and more possible throughout the night.
The storm had a central atmospheric stress of 985 hectopascals and most sustained winds of 23 meters per second. Although it was not accompanied by a storm-wind zone, winds and waves are anticipated to strengthen rapidly throughout the afternoon alongside the Pacific coasts of Kanto and southern Tohoku.
Northerly winds had been already blowing alongside coastal areas from the Pacific facet of Tohoku by means of Ibaraki and Chiba prefectures whereas the hurricane’s heart remained offshore. Waves are anticipated to rise steadily, with out of the blue bigger waves potential alongside seashores and breakwaters. People are being urged to keep away from the coast.
Rain clouds had additionally begun spreading over areas together with the Hamadori coastal area of Fukushima Prefecture and the Sendai Plain, and are anticipated to increase into Kanto earlier than midday. As the hurricane approaches and makes landfall from the night into early night time, southern Kanto, together with Tokyo, might expertise intense rain, with thunderstorms potential in some areas.
Heavy rain might proceed by means of the night time and into August 12. While the storm is at present forecast to maneuver roughly westward, reaching the Tokai area by early August 12 and shifting towards the Sanyo area by August 13, its motion might turn out to be extra sophisticated after the night of August 11.
Even if the middle strikes farther west, sturdy rain might persist in Kanto, Tokai and alongside the Pacific coast of Tohoku by means of August 12, with some areas going through intense rainfall accompanied by thunder. Rain is forecast to stay over Kanto and Tokai by means of round noon on August 12, and heavy downpours might proceed even after the hurricane itself has handed.
Winds in Kanto are anticipated to be strongest across the time of the storm’s closest strategy, significantly at round 6 p.m. on August 11. Strong northeasterly winds are forecast alongside coastal areas of Ibaraki, whereas sturdy southerly winds might have an effect on the Izu Islands and Boso Peninsula. Strong winds are additionally potential round Tokyo Bay and Sagami Bay.
Wave heights alongside components of the Hamadori coast of Fukushima Prefecture might exceed 6 meters by round 3 p.m. on August 11. The space of excessive waves is anticipated to maneuver nearer to the coast together with the hurricane earlier than progressively easing after the storm makes landfall.
The timing of the hurricane’s closest strategy additionally coincides with the day’s second excessive tide, rising the danger of elevated sea ranges in some coastal areas. At Chiba Port, the second excessive tide is forecast for five:07 p.m. on August 11, with the tide reaching about 198 centimeters. High waves related to the hurricane might mix with storm surge circumstances, elevating the danger of coastal flooding.
Strong wind and high-wave warnings had already been issued for components of Ibaraki Prefecture as of round 6:30 a.m. on August 11.
With solely restricted time remaining earlier than the storm’s arrival, residents are being urged to finish ultimate preparations, together with bringing indoors objects that might be blown away and totally charging smartphones in case of energy outages.
People planning to journey to Tohoku or Kanto ought to proceed checking the most recent hurricane and transportation info each earlier than departure and whereas touring. The areas and timing of the storm’s results might change relying on its monitor and velocity, and vacationers are suggested to think about altering their plans as circumstances develop.
Source: ウェザーニュース