As of 6:00 on Sunday, August 6, Typhoon No. 6 (Kanun) is near Tokunoshima in the Amami region and is believed to be moving slowly eastward. The main island of Okinawa and Amami Oshima are now in the storm zone.
From around the 7th (Monday), it will change its course to the north, and it is possible that it will approach and land in western Japan, centered on Kyushu, on the 9th (Wednesday).
▼ Typhoon No. 6 Estimated at 7:00 on Sunday, August 6
Central location near Tokunoshima
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moving east slowly
Central air pressure 970 hPa
Maximum wind speed 30 m/s (near the center)
The maximum instantaneous wind speed is 40 m/s
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Active rain clouds take a long time
State of rain clouds at 7:00 on the 6th (Sun)
Due to active rain clouds extending south of the typhoon continued to hang over the main island of Okinawa, 209.5 mm of rain fell in Tokashiki, 234.5 mm in Nago, and 156.0 mm in Naha in the 24 hours until 7:00 on Sunday 6th. I was. According to the Okinawa Meteorological Observatory, at 5:30 on the 6th (Sunday), a linear rainfall zone (a spiral band surrounding Typhoon No. Information about” was announced.Due to the slow movement of the typhoon, the rain is expected to intensify on the 6th (Sunday) in the main island of Okinawa and the Amami region. Please be vigilant against landslides and flooding of rivers.
In addition, it is accompanied by a wide storm area, and winds exceeding 30m/s are blowing momentarily. It is necessary to continue to be vigilant against storms, high waves, and storm surges.
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Western Japan has a high risk of heavy rain disasters
Predicted cumulative rainfall until the night of the 8th (Tue)
The Pacific side of western Japan will be affected by the wet southerly wind that blows in front of the typhoon, so rain is expected to intensify from today, the 6th (Sunday), before the typhoon approaches. A typhoon is expected to approach and make landfall from the 8th (Tuesday) to the 9th (Wednesday), and it is expected that there will be an extremely large amount of rainfall.According to Weathernews’ own forecast, there is a high possibility that the amount of rainfall will exceed 300mm in parts of Kyushu and the Kii Peninsula by the evening of the 8th (Tuesday), and the total amount of rainfall is expected to increase further due to the passage of the typhoon. There is a risk of disaster due to heavy rain, so early warning is required. Be prepared for storms, high waves, and storm surges.
Even in Tokai and Kanto, which are far from the typhoon, there is a risk of heavy rain due to the influx of moist air, so you can’t let your guard down.
There is uncertainty about the timing and course of approaching Japan
Reference Results of simulations of paths calculated by meteorological agencies around the world
Each thin line in this figure represents the simulation result of the course calculated by meteorological agencies around the world. The results (members) obtained in the process of the ensemble forecast method are posted to give an image of the wide range of possible paths.
Comparing these members, we can see that the tendency to move north after moving east toward the Amami area is generally the same, but there are large variations in the timing and position of moving north. The impact on each region will change depending on your course, so please pay attention to future information.
Probability of entering the storm zone of a typhoon
Areas with a 25% or higher probability of entering a typhoon’s storm zone within 120 hours are as follows. (Japan Meteorological Agency)
Kyoto Prefecture 29%
Hyogo Prefecture 38%
Tottori Prefecture 58%
Shimane Prefecture 83%
Okayama Prefecture 58%
Hiroshima Prefecture 82%
Yamaguchi Prefecture 89%
Tokushima Prefecture 44%
Kagawa Prefecture 51%
Ehime Prefecture 83%
Kochi Prefecture 73%
Fukuoka Prefecture 89%
Saga Prefecture 82%
Nagasaki Prefecture 84%
Kumamoto Prefecture 92%
Oita Prefecture 92%
Miyazaki Prefecture 94%
Kagoshima Prefecture 97%
Amami region 100%
Okinawa main island region 100%
Daito Island area 41%
Typhoon No. 5 (Tokusuri), which landed in mainland China, turned into a tropical cyclone at 9:00 on the 29th (Sat).
Three typhoons this month
This year, typhoons No. 4 occurred in mid-July, and Typhoons No. 5 and No. 6 occurred in late July.
The average number of typhoons in July is 3.7, which is a time when the number of typhoons increases rapidly in a normal year. This year, the number of typhoons is slightly lower than usual, but please prepare for typhoons and heavy rains in preparation for the coming season.
typhoon name
Typhoon names are prepared in advance by member countries of the international organization “Typhoon Committee”, etc., and are given in order of occurrence.
Typhoon No. 6’s name “Khanun” was proposed by Thailand and is taken from the names of Thai fruits (jackfruit, jackfruit).
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Reference materials, etc.
2023-08-05 22:31:00
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