Key Facts
• August 12: Record-breaking rain continues in northern Kyushu due to a stationary front.
• Northern Kyushu faces risks of landslides, flooding, and inundation despite weakening rain.
• Linear rainbands may form in Nagasaki Prefecture by morning, increasing disaster risks.
• Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in Hokuriku, Tokai, and other regions.
• Predicted 24-hour rainfall: up to 100 mm in Hokuriku and Tokai by August 13 morning.
• Typhoon No. 11 moving west at 30 km/h, nearing Okinawa’s Sakishima Islands tonight.
• Sakishima Islands to experience strong winds, high waves, and rough seas by August 13.
• Tokyo and southern Kanto may see scattered showers; northern Tohoku and Hokkaido likely to remain clear.
Summary
Northern Kyushu remains under severe weather warnings as record-breaking rain persists due to a stationary front. Nagasaki faces heightened risks of linear rainbands forming by morning, increasing the likelihood of landslides and flooding. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecasted for Hokuriku, Tokai, and other regions, with up to 100 mm of rainfall expected in 24 hours. Typhoon No. 11 is advancing westward and will approach Okinawa’s Sakishima Islands tonight, bringing strong winds and rough seas. While northern Tohoku and Hokkaido may see clear skies, Tokyo and southern Kanto could experience scattered showers. Residents in affected areas are urged to remain vigilant against potential disasters.
