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Japan faces Typhoon 18 and widespread heatstroke alerts
Japan is facing dual weather threats as a very strong Typhoon 18 approaches the southern islands and extreme heat triggers widespread alerts.
Typhoon 18, characterized by a central pressure of 940 hPa and maximum instantaneous wind speeds of 60 m/s, is expected to approach Okinawa and the Amami Islands through August 26. The Okinawa Meteorological Observatory has warned that the typhoon's compact structure could cause wind and rain to intensify rapidly. Residents in Okinawa and Amami are advised to prepare for extreme winds, high waves, and potential landslides.
Simultaneously, extreme heat continues to impact various regions. Heatstroke alerts have been issued for Niigata Prefecture and Tochigi Prefecture. In Tochigi, temperatures are expected to reach as high as 37 degrees Celsius in Utsunomiya, with multiple locations reporting dangerous heat index levels.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Authorities have issued warnings for extreme wind, high waves, and potential landslides in Okinawa and Amami. news.cube-soft.jp
- [● 3 SOURCES] Typhoon 18 is expected to approach Okinawa and the Amami Islands through August 26. news.cube-soft.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Okinawa Meteorological Observatory warned that wind and rain could intensify rapidly due to the typhoon's compact structure.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A heatstroke alert has been issued for Niigata Prefecture due to dangerous heat levels. joetsu.yukiguni.town
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A heatstroke alert has been issued for Tochigi Prefecture, with temperatures expected to reach 37 degrees Celsius in Utsunomiya. smart.shimotsuke.co.jp
- [● 2 SOURCES] The maximum instantaneous wind speed of Typhoon 18 is expected to reach 60 meters per second. news.cube-soft.jp
- [● 3 SOURCES] Typhoon 18 is a very strong typhoon with a central pressure of 940 hPa. news.cube-soft.jp