秋田県では大雨による災害の危険度高まる
In Akita Prefecture, the atmospheric conditions have become extremely unstable due to the active front of the rainy season. Developed cumulonimbus clouds are flowing into the prefecture one after another, causing heavy rainfall in some areas. The total rainfall since the beginning of the rain on the 14th at noon has exceeded 130 millimeters in Oga and over 100 millimeters in Akita City. Rain is expected to continue intermittently until the 16th, and there is a possibility of very heavy rain in some areas.
As of 9:00 AM, a warning for sediment-related disasters has been issued for the following areas: Akita City, Akita, Kanebe Yuwa, Noshiro City, Oga City, Kitakita City, Kamikoani Village, Fujisato Town, Mitasu Town, Yafucho, Hachirogatacho.
—–Announcement by Sendai Meteorological Observatory at 05:22 AM on July 15, 2023:
In the northern part of Tohoku, there are areas experiencing heavy rain due to the influence of the front and warm, humid air. From the 16th, please exercise extreme caution against sediment-related disasters, flooding in low-lying areas, and increased water levels and floods in rivers due to heavy rain. In addition, please be aware of strong winds in the Tohoku Japan Sea region from midday to evening on the 15th.
[Weather Conditions]
The rainy season front extends from the Korean Peninsula to the northern part of Tohoku and continues to move eastward in Japan. The front is expected to stagnate near the northern part of Tohoku on the 16th, and warm, humid air will continue to flow towards the front, leading to continued active conditions. On the 15th, there is a forecast of a significant change in atmospheric pressure in northern Japan.
[Forecast and Disaster Prevention Measures]
<Rainfall Forecast>
There are areas in the northern part of Tohoku experiencing heavy rain warranting warnings. From the morning to early afternoon of the 15th, there is a possibility of extremely heavy rain in some areas.
The expected hourly rainfall on the 15th is as follows in areas with high rainfall: Northern Tohoku: 50 millimeters Southern Tohoku: 30 millimeters
The expected hourly rainfall on the 16th is as follows in areas with high rainfall: Northern Tohoku: 30 millimeters Southern Tohoku: 30 millimeters
The expected 24-hour rainfall from 6:00 AM on the 15th to 6:00 AM on the 16th is as follows in areas with high rainfall: Northern Tohoku: 200 millimeters Southern Tohoku: 120 millimeters
Afterwards, the expected 24-hour rainfall from 6:00 AM on the 16th to 6:00 AM on the 17th is as follows in areas with high rainfall: Northern Tohoku: 50 to 100 millimeters Southern Tohoku: 50 to 100 millimeters<Wind and Wave Forecast> On the Tohoku Japan Sea side, strong southwest winds and rough seas are expected on the 15th.
The expected maximum wind speed (maximum gusts) on the 15th is as follows:
Tohoku Japan Sea side (offshore): 18 meters per second (30 meters per second) Tohoku Japan Sea side (on land): 18 meters per second (30 meters per second)
The expected wave height on the 15th is as follows:
Tohoku Japan Sea side: 5 meters
<Disaster Prevention Measures>
In the northern part of Tohoku, there is a forecast of heavy rain exceeding the warning criteria on the 16th. Please exercise extreme caution against sediment-related disasters, flooding in low-lying areas, and increased water levels and floods in rivers due to heavy rain. Also, please be cautious of strong winds from midday to evening on the 15th in the Tohoku Japan Sea region. Attention is also required for high waves.