Key Facts
• Typhoon Peipah (No. 15) was near Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, as of September 5, 1:00 PM.
• Central pressure dropped to 998 hPa, with maximum wind speeds of 18 m/s.
• Linear rainbands were detected in Shizuoka, prompting maximum flood and landslide warnings.
• Shizuoka’s Kikugawa City recorded 124.5 mm of rain in one hour by 1:10 PM.
• Makinohara City and Shizuoka Airport saw 108.9 mm of rain; Yokohama City recorded 55.0 mm.
• Coastal areas experienced strong winds, with Omaezaki City recording gusts of 34.0 m/s.
• A storm warning was issued for Shizuoka at 1:25 PM.
• Kanto region faces heavy rain until around 6:00 PM, with risks of localized downpours.
• September is historically the peak typhoon season, with an average of 5 typhoons forming.
• Typhoon Peipah’s name, meaning “琵琶 (Peipah),” was proposed by Macau, inspired by a popular ornamental fish.
Summary
Typhoon Peipah (No. 15) is advancing near Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, with a central pressure of 998 hPa and maximum wind speeds of 18 m/s. Linear rainbands have been detected in Shizuoka, causing torrential rainfall and prompting warnings for severe flooding, river overflows, and landslides. Rainfall peaked at 124.5 mm in Kikugawa City within one hour, while Makinohara City and Shizuoka Airport recorded 108.9 mm. Coastal areas, including Omaezaki City, experienced gusts up to 34.0 m/s, leading to a storm warning. The Kanto region is expected to face heavy rain until evening, with localized downpours and strong winds. September remains the peak typhoon season, with the highest number of landfalls historically. Typhoon Peipah’s name, meaning “琵琶 (Peipah),” was proposed by Macau, inspired by a popular ornamental fish.
