Large and extremely strong typhoon No. 13 hits the Ogasawara Islands, threatening to approach Okinawa over the weekend

2026/08/04 15:48

Typhoon No. 13, which is large and extremely strong, is located approximately 200 km south of Chichijima as of 2:00 pm today, Tuesday, April 4, and is moving westward at a speed of approximately 20 km per hour.

#Typhoon No. 13 Tuesday 4th 14:00
===================/br Center location About 200km south of Chichijima m
Size Large
Strength Very strong
Movement West 20km/h
Central pressure 945 hPa
Maximum wind speed 45 m/s (near the center)
Maximum instantaneous wind speed 60 m/s
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The Ogasawara Islands are in a stormy region, and a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 33.4 m/s was observed on Chichijima.
As of 15:00, a storm warning has been issued for the Ogasawara Islands.
The typhoon will be closest to the Ogasawara Islands by the evening of today, the 4th, and is expected to continue moving west through the waters near the Ogasawara Islands, maintaining its extremely strong strength until tomorrow, the 5th (Wednesday). In the Ogasawara Islands, there is a risk of strong rain and wind leading to rough weather tomorrow, so vigilance is required.



#Expected wave height (with swells)
+Wave height expected for today, 4th
Northern Izu Islands 5m
Southern Izu Islands 6m
Ogasawara Islands 11m
+Expected for tomorrow 5th (Wednesday) Wave height
Northern Izu Islands 5m
Southern Izu Islands 6m
Ogasawara Islands 9m

#Expected wind strength
+Maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected today on the 4th
Ogasawara Islands 30m/s ( 45m/s)
+Maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected on tomorrow 5th (Wednesday)
Ogasawara Islands 23m/s (35m/s)

#Expected amount of rain (in areas with the most)
+1-hour precipitation expected today on 4th
Ogasa Hara Islands 30mm
+24-hour precipitation expected by 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday the 5th tomorrow
Ogasawara Islands 150mm
+24-hour precipitation expected by 6:00 a.m. tomorrow 6th (Thursday)
Ogasawara Islands 60mm



The typhoon is expected to move south of Japan on the 5th tomorrow. After that, it is expected to approach the Okinawa region with a "strong" force from the 6th to the 9th. Winds are expected to start to pick up in Okinawa from tomorrow the 5th, and in the Daitojima region from the 6th to the 7th, and in the Okinawa main island region from the 7th to the 9th, with fierce winds that could cause some houses to collapse. You should move to a sturdy building before the winds get stronger, and take strict precautions against the storm by staying away from windows indoors. Please take early typhoon measures before the winds get stronger.

The typhoon is expected to move at a slower speed when it approaches Okinawa on the 8th or 9th, as its path will be blocked by high pressure. As a result, there is a risk of long-lasting stormy winds in the main island of Okinawa. Additionally, depending on the path of the typhoon, there is a risk of strong winds in the Miyakojima region around the 8th.
The main island of Okinawa and the Daitojima region are expected to be hit hard from tomorrow, the 5th (Wednesday), with some places expected to be hit hard. The Sakishima Islands are also expected to experience heavy rain around the 8th. Please be extremely cautious of high waves accompanied by swells.
Depending on the path of the typhoon, there is a risk of warning-level heavy rain in the Daitojima region on the 6th, and in the Okinawa main island region from the 7th to the 8th.
In the main island of Okinawa, depending on the path of the typhoon, there is a risk of warning level storm surge from the 6th to the 9th.
In the Okinawa region, be careful of lightning strikes, gusts of wind, and sudden heavy rain under developed cumulonimbus clouds.



#Expected wind strength
+Wind direction/maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected for tomorrow 5th (Wednesday)
Daitojima region northwest 20m/ s (30m/s)
+Wind direction and maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected for the 6th tomorrow (Thursday)
Daitojima region south 40m/s (60m/s)
Okinawa main island region northwest 23m/s (35m/s)
Miyakojima region northwest 15m/s (25m/s)

#Expected wave height (With swells)
+Expected wave height on today 4th
Okinawa main island region 3m/s
Daitojima region 4m/s
Miyakojima region 2.5m/s
+Wave height expected for tomorrow 5th (Wednesday)
Okinawa main island region 6m/s
Daitojima region 9 m/s
Miyakojima region 3m/s
Yaeyama region 2.5m/s
+Estimated wave height on the 6th
Okinawa main island region 9m/s
Daitojima region 10m/s
Miyakojima region 5m/s
Yaeyama region 4m/s

#Forecast Amount of rainfall expected (in areas where there is a lot)
+24-hour precipitation expected by 12:00 on the 7th
Okinawa main island region 80mm
Daitojima region 200mm

The rainy season ended late in Hokuriku and Tohoku. Both in normal years and last year, the rainy season ended late.

2026/08/04 11:49

Today, the 4th, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced that the rainy season appears to have ended in Hokuriku, southern Tohoku, and northern Tohoku. The rainy season ended later than both normal and last year, with the rainy season lasting 46 days in southern Tohoku and Hokuriku and 45 days in northern Tohoku. (Breaking news)



+Hokuriku: 12 days later than normal, 36 days later than last year
+Southern Tohoku: 11 days later than normal, 17 days later than last year
+Northern Tohoku: 7 days later than normal, 17 days later than last year




Today, the 4th is covered by the Sea of Okhotsk high pressure system, and many places in Hokuriku and northern Japan are sunny. From now on, it will likely be covered by high pressure, and temperatures will rise mainly on the Sea of Japan side. In Kanazawa, Niigata, and Akita, there are days when the maximum temperature exceeds 35c, making it extremely hot, so please be careful not to get heat stroke.
On the Pacific side of Tohoku, there will be many cloudy days due to the influence of humid air. As a result, the rise in temperature will be slow, and it looks like it will be a relatively pleasant week.

Today's weather on the 4th (Tuesday): Extreme heat in western Japan, moderate heat in Kanto

2026/08/04 07:15

Typhoon No. 13 is expected to remain large and extremely powerful as it approaches the Ogasawara Islands. Winds are already increasing in the Ogasawara Islands, so please be careful of strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves. On the other hand, the area around Honshu will be covered by high pressure, but clouds will likely spread over the Pacific side of eastern and western Japan due to the influence of moist air.



From the East Sea to the west, the heat will be as intense as body temperature. Please continue to be as careful as possible to avoid heat stroke. Rain is expected on the Pacific side of Kyushu and Shikoku due to Typhoon No. 13.
The Kanto region is affected by humid easterly winds, and there are many places where the temperature does not reach 30c even during the day. The weather tends to be more cloudy on the Pacific side, so it's a good idea to bring a folding umbrella with you when you go out.
It seems like there will be more places in northern Japan and Hokuriku where the sunlight will reach. There will be periods of cloudy weather on the Pacific side, but there won't be any major changes in the weather. It will be cool on the Pacific Ocean side, and crisply hot on the Sea of Japan side.

[Typhoon information] Large and extremely strong typhoon No. 13 will make its closest approach to the Ogasawara Islands on tomorrow 4th

2026/08/03 18:23

As of 3:00 p.m. today, Monday, March 3,
large and extremely strong typhoon No. 13 is located near Ogasawara and is moving west-northwest with a stormy area at a speed of approximately 25 kilometers per hour.
The central pressure is 945hPa and the maximum wind speed near the center is 45m/s
The maximum instantaneous wind speed is 60m/s.



Typhoon No. 13 is expected to approach the Ogasawara Islands with extremely strong force accompanied by stormy winds from
4th (Tuesday) to 5th (Wednesday).

In the Ogasawara Islands, heavy rain accompanied by thunder is expected to occur in some places from the morning of the 4th until the early evening of the 4th.

In addition, extremely strong winds will blow from late tonight until the 5th, and from midday to early afternoon on the 4th, there will be strong winds in some areas that could cause injuries from flying objects or overturn trucks.

Maximum wind speed expected on the 3rd (maximum instantaneous wind speed)
Ogasawara Islands 20 meters (30 meters)
Maximum wind speed expected on the 4th (maximum instantaneous wind speed)
Ogasawara Islands 30 meters (45 meters)
Maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected on the 5th
Ogasawara Islands 23 meters (35 meters)



Please refrain from going out unless necessary, and stay away from windows when indoors to avoid strong winds.

Please pay attention to the latest information that will be announced in the future.

Weather for the week: Ogasawara Islands, Okinawa and Amami will experience heavy rain as Typhoon No. 13 approaches

2026/08/03 17:22

The weather for the next week is expected to be very stormy as Typhoon No. 13 approaches the Ogasawara Islands around the 4th (Tuesday), and then approaches Okinawa and Amami around the 6th (Thursday) and 7th (Friday). Please check the latest typhoon information and prepare early.
It is expected that there will be many rainy days on the Pacific side of western Japan due to the influence of typhoons.
In northern and eastern Japan, the heat will calm down a bit, with moist easterly winds blowing on the Pacific side and clouds spreading on many days.



Large and extremely strong Typhoon No. 13 is currently near Ogasawara, moving west-northwest at a speed of approximately 25 kilometers per hour. It is expected to approach the Ogasawara Islands around the 4th tomorrow (Tuesday), while remaining very strong. In the Ogasawara Islands, please be on high alert for high waves with swells until the 5th (Wednesday), and be careful of strong winds and landslides from the 4th (Tuesday) to the 5th (Wednesday).
Please be wary of high waves accompanied by swells from the 4th (Tuesday) to the 5th (Wednesday) in the southern part of the Izu Islands.

Typhoon No. 13 is expected to approach Okinawa/Amami with strong force from the 6th (Thursday) to the 7th (Friday). In Okinawa and Amami, there will be heavy rain and storm surge, and depending on the path of the typhoon, there will be warning-level heavy rain and storm surge. Please take early measures to prepare for disasters such as storms and heavy rain.

Western Japan will also be affected by the typhoon and will experience rain starting around the 6th (Thursday), mainly on the Pacific side.
In Kumamoto Prefecture, which suffered damage from the recent earthquake, the intense heat is likely to continue even on cloudy and rainy days. For those involved in recovery work and those living in evacuation areas, please take precautions against heat stroke by hydrating frequently. There is also the possibility of rain and wind effects from Typhoon No. 13 in the future, so please check the latest weather forecast.

Even in areas far away from the typhoon, waves are high especially on the Pacific side, so caution is required when enjoying sea activities.

In northern and eastern Japan, moist easterly winds will blow on the Pacific side, and clouds will likely spread. There will be little sunlight, and the heat will calm down a bit in areas such as the Kanto region, so although it is not expected to be an extremely hot day, it will still feel hot and humid. Please continue to take precautions against heatstroke. On the other hand, the sun will reach the Sea of Japan side, making it extremely hot.

[Typhoon No. 13] A large and extremely strong typhoon No. 13 will approach the Ogasawara Islands through tomorrow 4th, and then Okinawa. Expected to approach Amami

2026/08/03 07:16

As of 6 a.m. today, the 3rd (Monday), a large and very strong typhoon No. 13 is moving westward in the waters near Minamitorishima.

#Typhoon No. 13 3rd (Mon) 6:00 am
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Size Large
Force Very strong
Center location Near Minamitorishima
Movement speed West-northwest 25km/h
Central pressure 940hPa
Maximum wind speed 45m/s (near the center)
Maximum instantaneous wind speed 65m/s
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Typhoon No. 13 is expected to continue moving westward, and in the Ogasawara Islands, heavy storms are expected from today, and the winds will gradually become stronger. Tomorrow, the 4th (Tuesday), is expected to be a stormy day, and there is a risk that the waves could reach 11 meters in height with the swell. Please be extremely cautious of strong winds and high waves.

Also, depending on the degree of development of rain clouds, there is a risk of heavy rain reaching warning level. Please take precautions against landslides and flooding of low-lying areas.



After that, Typhoon No. 13 is not expected to lose much strength, and is expected to approach Okinawa with strong force around the 7th (Friday). Okinawa/Amami is expected to experience heavy rain and stormy weather from around the 5th to the 7th, and depending on the path of the typhoon, warning-level heavy rain and storm surge are expected.
Please pay attention to the latest typhoon information that will be updated in the future and prepare early.

#Wave forecast (Ogasawara Islands)
Wave height expected on the 3rd
Ogasawara Islands 8 meters with swells

Wave height expected on the 4th
Ogasawara Islands 11 meters with swells

Estimated wave height
Ogasawara Islands 9 meters with swells

#Wind forecast (Ogasawara Islands)
Maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected on the 3rd
Ogasawara Islands 20 meters (30 meters)

Expected on the 4th Maximum wind speed expected on the 5th (maximum instantaneous wind speed)
Ogasawara Islands 25 meters (35 meters)

Maximum wind speed expected on the 5th (maximum instantaneous wind speed)
Ogasawara Islands 23 meters (35 meters)

#Rain forecast (Ogasawara Islands)
The expected 24-hour precipitation from 6:00 on the 4th to 6:00 on the 5th is high in the Ogasawara Islands, 120 mm

Then, the 24-hour rainfall expected from 6:00 on the 5th to 6:00 on the 6th is high in the Ogasawara Islands,

Ogasawara Islands: 80 mm.

Weather forecast for today, the 3rd (Monday): Be careful of dangerous heat and sudden changes in the weather from the afternoon from the Tokai to the west. Typhoon No. 13 approaches the Ogasawara Islands

2026/08/03 06:43

Today, the 3rd (Monday), the area around Honshu will be covered in high pressure. The weather front is expected to move away over the eastern seaboard, and the weather is expected to improve in the Tohoku region. In Tohoku and Hokuriku, there may be an announcement that the rainy season is over.

The Pacific side of eastern Japan is expected to be cooler in many places due to the influence of cold and humid air from the northeast. The expected maximum temperature in Tokyo is 27 degrees Celsius, which is expected to be below normal. However, clouds tend to spread around the Kanto region and there are places where it rains, so it would be a good idea to bring a foldable umbrella.

From the Tokai region to the west, the heat will continue to be severe today.
In Kumamoto, where there was a particularly strong earthquake, the predicted maximum temperature is 40 degrees Celsius, which could lead to dangerous heat. Please be extremely careful about heat stroke. Please do not push yourself too hard during recovery activities outdoors, and please continue to drink water frequently and take appropriate breaks. Kurume City (Fukuoka), Saga, and Hita City (Oita Prefecture) are also expected to experience extreme heat of 40 degrees Celsius, while many other areas in the Chugoku region and Kyushu are also expected to experience temperatures of 37 to 39 degrees Celsius, so please take all possible precautions against heatstroke.



In the afternoon, atmospheric conditions will become unstable in western Japan due to the effects of daytime temperature rise. Thunderclouds tend to develop inland and along the mountains, so be careful of sudden changes in the weather. Please be careful of flooding of roads and rising river levels due to sudden and severe thunderstorms, and be aware of changes in sky conditions as severe gusts of wind such as lightning and tornadoes may occur.



In the south of Japan, a large and very strong typhoon No. 13 is moving westward. The Ogasawara Islands will be subject to severe weather starting tonight, and people should be on high alert for strong winds and high waves from tomorrow 4th to around 5th. Also, depending on the degree of development of rain clouds, there is a risk of heavy rain reaching warning level, so please be careful of landslides and flooding of low-lying areas.

[Typhoon information] Very strong typhoon No. 13 (Dolphin) approaching Ogasawara Islands and Okinawa

2026/08/02 08:01

As of 6 a.m. today, the 2nd (Sunday), extremely strong Typhoon No. 13 (Dolphin) is moving west-northwest in the waters near Minamitorishima.



There is a high possibility that it will pass the Ogasawara Islands from the 4th (Tuesday) to the 5th (Wednesday) tomorrow, and head toward Okinawa and Amami in the latter half of the week. Please be aware of the upcoming path and be fully prepared for the storm.

Typhoon No. 13 (Dolphin) August 2nd (Sunday) 6:00am Current
Center location Near Minamitorishima
Size class //
Strength class Very strong
Movement West-northwest 25 km/h
Central pressure: 940 hPa
Maximum wind speed: 45 m/s (near the center)
Maximum instantaneous wind speed: 65 m/s

The typhoon has continued to move westward, and there is a growing fear that it will approach the Daito Island region of Okinawa with strong force on the 6th (Thursday). After that, there is a possibility that it will approach the Okinawa main island region and Amami region, so we need to be careful about its future course. Depending on the path, there is a risk of heavy rain and wind in the second half of the week, leading to severe storms.

Also, there is a possibility that the typhoon will change course to the north and approach Kyushu over the next week, so please pay close attention to future typhoon information.

Dangerous heat in Tokai to Kyushu; 40c expected in Hita; temperature expected to rise to 38c in Kumamoto; strict warning against heatstroke

2026/08/02 06:45

Today, the 2nd (Sunday), the center of the high pressure system will remain mostly stationary from the Nansei Islands to the East China Sea. Strong sunlight will hit areas where heat has accumulated due to the previous heat, mainly in the Tokai region and Kyushu region. The temperature will rise even further today, the 2nd (Sunday).



Today, the 2nd (Sunday), the summer Pacific high pressure system will be located in the East China Sea, covering a wide area of western Japan and the East Sea. Extremely warm air with temperatures of 21 degrees Celsius approximately 1,500 meters above Honshu is expected to spread from western to eastern Japan.



In Nagoya and Gifu, the predicted maximum temperature is expected to be 39 degrees Celsius, one step closer to becoming an extremely hot day.
Temperatures are high even in western Japan, with the highest temperature expected to be 40 degrees Celsius in Hita City, Oita Prefecture, which is expected to be an extremely hot day. Temperatures will also rise to 39 degrees Celsius in Okayama, Yamaguchi, Takamatsu, Tokushima, and Saga, making it extremely hot. Even in Kumamoto, which was hit by a big earthquake the other day, temperatures are expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius.



During the day, it is likely to be so hot that it is dangerous to go out, especially in areas west of the Tokai region. Please refrain from going out during the day and stay indoors where it is cool. If you have to go out, be sure to take frequent breaks and stay hydrated.

Rainy season front stagnates; Tohoku Sea of Japan side is on high alert for landslides

2026/08/01 07:04

A low-pressure system is located in the Sea of Japan, and a front is extending from the Northeastern District of China to the Tohoku region. This low pressure system is expected to pass through the Tohoku region tomorrow, the 2nd (Sunday), and move towards the east of Japan.
Atmospheric conditions are unstable as warm, humid air is flowing toward fronts and low pressure systems.

By 3 o'clock, extremely heavy rain was being observed at Kaneyama in Yamagata Prefecture, at 59 mm/h, and at Sasunabe in Mamurogawa Town, at 55.0 mm/h, making it the highest rainfall in history for this location in Kanayama.
As of 6:50, there are areas in Akita, Iwate, and Yamagata prefectures where a Level 4 landslide warning has been issued.

Today, the 1st (Saturday), heavy rain is expected to occur in the Tohoku region, accompanied by thunder, and there will be heavy rain in some places.



On the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku, please be on high alert for landslides caused by heavy rain until the evening of today, 1st (Saturday), and be careful of flooding of low-lying land, rising water levels and flooding of rivers. After that, please continue to be careful in the Tohoku region for flooding of low-lying areas and rising river waters until dawn on Sunday, the 2nd, and for landslides until late at night on Sunday, the 2nd. The ground has become loose in some places due to the rain that has fallen so far, so even a small amount of rain can increase the risk of landslides.
Also, be careful of lightning strikes and gusts of wind in the Tohoku region.

#Expected amount of rain (in places where there is a lot)
+Precipitation expected for 1 hour today (Saturday)
Tohoku Sea of Japan side 40mm
Tohoku Pacific side 30mm
+An hourly precipitation expected for tomorrow 2nd (Sunday) Tohoku Japan Sea side 30mm
Tohoku Pacific side 20 mm
+Precipitation amount expected for 24 hours by 6:00 tomorrow 2nd (Sunday)
Tohoku Sea of Japan side 120 mm
Tohoku Pacific side 100 24-hour precipitation expected by 6:00 a.m. on the 3rd (Monday) the following day: Tohoku Sea of Japan side 60 mm
Tohoku Pacific side 30 mm