Key Facts
• August 19, 3:25 AM: Lightning advisory issued by Wakkanai Meteorological Office.
• Advisory covers Soya region, including 10 municipalities such as Wakkanai City and Rishiri Town.
• Warning for tornadoes, strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning from morning to early night.
• Nearby regions, including Kamikawa and Rumoi, also issued weather warnings.
• Advisory detected and reported by Station, a disaster information service.
Summary
On August 19 at 3:25 AM, the Wakkanai Meteorological Office issued a lightning advisory for the Soya region. Residents in 10 municipalities, including Wakkanai City, Rishiri Town, and Rebun Town, are advised to stay alert for tornadoes, strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning from morning until early night. Nearby areas, such as Kamikawa and Rumoi, have also received similar weather warnings. This advisory was detected and reported by Station, a service specializing in rapid disaster information analysis.
