“Typhoon No. 2 Approaching Okinawa: Prepare for Storm & High Waves”

Watch out for high waves and storms

Depending on the course of the typhoon, there is a risk of severe storms in the Sakishima Islands from today (Sunday) on the 28th, in the main island of Okinawa from tomorrow (Monday) on the 29th, and in the Daitojima region from the 30th (Tuesday). In addition, east or northeast winds will gradually strengthen, and depending on the course of the typhoon, there is a risk of strong winds in the Sakishima Islands from the 30th (Tuesday).

(high waves)
Expected wave heights on the 28th (Sunday) (both with swells)
Okinawa main island region and Daito island region 4 meters.
Sakishima Islands 5m.
Expected wave height tomorrow, Monday 29th (both with swells)
Okinawa main island region and Daito island region 5 meters.
Sakishima Islands 8m.
Expected wave heights on the 30th (Tuesday) (both with swells)
Okinawa Main Island Region and Daito Island Region 4 to 5 meters.
Sakishima Islands 6 to 8 m.

(strong wind)
Maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected today on the 28th (Sunday)
13 meters (25 meters) in the Okinawa main island region and the Daito island region
Sakishima Islands 15 meters (25 meters)
Expected maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) on Monday 29th tomorrow
15 meters (25 meters) in the Okinawa main island region and the Daito island region
Sakishima Islands 18 meters (30 meters)

Measures before a typhoon approaches Prepare for a storm

In coastal areas, there is a risk of high waves and storm surges caused by typhoons, so it is necessary to be prepared while paying attention to the following three points.

First, above all, stay away from coastal areas where there is a risk of high waves and storm surges. Even if you are worried about the state of the sea and boats, please do not go to see them.

Second, check the time of spring tide and the time of high tide. When high waves and storm surges from a typhoon coincide with high tides, there is a risk of serious damage, such as flooding and inundation of roads around the coast.

Third, evacuate (move) while you can act safely. If the sea spray surpasses the seawall facilities and rushes onto the coastal road, there is a risk of flooding and making passage dangerous. Check traffic information such as road closures and speed restrictions frequently and evacuate early.

Measures before a typhoon approaches Prepare for a storm

The scary thing about typhoon storms is that when it hits, you can’t move. Therefore, it is necessary to confirm and prepare for three points in advance against storms.

First, clean out rain gutters and gutters to improve drainage. If the gutters are clogged with fallen leaves, etc. and the water does not flow, the roads will be flooded.

Second, take measures such as firmly fixing outdoor items that are easily blown away (clothing poles, potted plants, trash cans, etc.) or putting them indoors. At shops, etc., please check to make sure that signs are not blown away or vending machines are knocked over.

The third item was blown away by the storm, so lock the windows and close the rain shutters if you have any, so that the window glass doesn’t break. If you put packing tape on the window glass, it will be able to withstand the wind pressure. If the glass breaks, keep the curtains closed to prevent splinters from scattering.