Key Facts
• September 5: Typhoon No. 15 causes heavy rain, mainly along the Pacific coast.
• Rain peak expected to pass soon, but landslide risks remain high.
• Typhoon forecasted to weaken into an extratropical cyclone by 3:00 AM on September 6.
• Rainfall forecast: Up to 120 mm in Kanto-Koshin region by tomorrow evening.
• Temperatures: Tokyo to reach 32°C tomorrow, with highs of 35°C in western Japan.
• Heatstroke alerts issued for Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa; precautions advised.
• Weekend weather: Clear skies nationwide, but sporadic rain expected in Japan Sea areas.
• Next week: Rain likely in Japan Sea regions due to a weather front; lingering heat persists.
Summary
Typhoon No. 15 has brought heavy rain to Japan’s Pacific coast, with the peak expected to pass soon. However, landslide risks remain high, particularly in areas like Shizuoka and Kanagawa. The typhoon is forecasted to weaken into an extratropical cyclone by early September 6, bringing clearer skies nationwide. Rainfall of up to 120 mm is expected in the Kanto-Koshin region by tomorrow evening. Temperatures will rise, with Tokyo reaching 32°C and western Japan experiencing highs of 35°C. Heatstroke alerts are in effect for Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa. While the weekend will see mostly clear skies, sporadic rain is expected in Japan Sea areas. Next week, rain is likely in Japan Sea regions due to a weather front, with lingering summer heat continuing.
