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Typhoon 24 and heavy rain activity near Japan

Overview

Meteorological agencies have been monitoring multiple tropical systems in the Pacific and South China Sea. Initially, a tropical depression near Wake Island was expected to develop into Typhoon 23, with forecasts suggesting it would move north and pass far east of Japan. By late August, monitoring expanded to include two active tropical depressions, one near Hainan Island and another south of Japan. As of September 1, Typhoon 24, named Crovan, has formed south of Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency reports the typhoon is nearly stationary with a central pressure of 996 hPa and maximum wind gusts of 25 m/s, with a projected path toward the Amami Islands and Kyushu. Concurrently, an active autumn rain front has been moving southward, bringing widespread heavy rain from Western to Eastern Japan. By September 4, the combined influence of Typhoon 24 and the rain front has triggered heavy rain warnings across various regions. Southern Kyushu faces expected rainfall of up to 250mm through Saturday, while Okinawa and surrounding islands experience stormy conditions with thunderstorms. Recent updates indicate that some areas in southern Kyushu have already recorded rainfall exceeding 500mm, resulting in high soil moisture levels and an increased risk of landslides. As the weather intensifies, the Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of the potential formation of ‘linear precipitation zones’ in prefectures including Aichi, Mie, Shizuoka, Ibaraki, Tochigi, and Gunma. Heavy rainfall is expected to peak on Monday, September 7, with some areas potentially receiving up to 300mm of rain within 24 hours. Local authorities have implemented several precautions. In Iwaki City, a Level 3 evacuation advisory was issued for the elderly and vulnerable, and local schools have closed. In Ichikawa City, all elementary and junior high schools were closed for the day, while multiple municipalities in Tochigi Prefecture have opened evacuation centers.

Entities

Okinawa · Japan Meteorological Agency · European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts · Tohoku · Joint Typhoon Warning Center

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Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Japan highways face closures and restrictions due to heavy rain and wind

    Heavy rain and strong winds in Japan are causing highway speed restrictions, motorcycle bans, and potential closures across several major expressways and regions through September 11.

  2. 7 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Typhoon 24 approaches Okinawa and Daito Islands

    Typhoon 24 is expected to approach Okinawa and the Daito Islands by September 6-7, bringing heavy rain and wind following an unprecedented surge in typhoon activity this August.

  3. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 19 sources
    Japan weather alert: Heavy rain and train disruptions expected

    Japan faces extreme heavy rain and potential linear precipitation zones on September 7. Authorities have issued evacuation advisories, closed schools in several prefectures, and announced major train service de

  4. 12 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Japan weather alert: Typhoon 24 and heavy rain threats

    Typhoon 24 and an active autumn rain front are bringing heavy rain and storm risks to Japan, with significant impacts expected in Okinawa, Tohoku, and Kanto through the upcoming weekend.

  5. 15 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Typhoon 23 expected to develop near Wake Island

    A tropical depression near Wake Island is expected to become Typhoon 23. Forecasts indicate it will pass far east of Japan without direct impact, though swells may affect the Pacific coast.

Sources

adnKronos.com · asakura.chiba.jp · fnn.jp · fukuishimbun.co.jp · huffingtonpost.jp · ichi-24.jp · isesaki.goguynet.jp · iwaki-minpo.co.jp · joetsu.yukiguni.town · jugem.jp · kyoto-np.co.jp · news.cube-soft.jp · news4vip.livedoor.biz · nishinippon.co.jp · okinawatimes.co.jp · sakigake.jp · shimotsuke.co.jp · surfnews.jp · the-miyanichi.co.jp · tripre.jp · watch.impress.co.jp

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