Key Facts
• September 3, 5:21 PM: Osaka Meteorological Observatory issued a weather advisory.
• Tropical depression expected to become a typhoon within 12 hours.
• Closest approach to Osaka forecasted for September 5 during the day.
• Predicted rainfall:
– September 4: 30mm/hour, 60mm in 24 hours.
– September 5: 100mm in 24 hours.
• Predicted wind speeds for September 5:
– Land: 13m/s (max gusts 25m/s).
– Sea: 18m/s (max gusts 25m/s).
• Predicted wave height for September 5: 2 meters.
• Heavy rain, lightning, and potential flooding expected from September 4 afternoon to September 5.
• Residents advised to monitor for severe weather, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, and landslides.
• Next advisory scheduled for September 4 at 6:00 AM.
Summary
The Osaka Meteorological Observatory has issued a weather advisory regarding a developing tropical depression expected to intensify into a typhoon. The system is forecasted to approach Osaka on September 5, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and high waves. Rainfall could reach up to 100mm in 24 hours, with wind speeds of up to 18m/s at sea. Residents are urged to prepare for potential flooding, landslides, and severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms and tornadoes. The next update will be released on September 4 at 6:00 AM.
