Rain intensifies again in Tohoku region, with very heavy rain in the afternoon; be on high alert for rising river levels and flooding

2024/07/27 07:09

The rainy season front is stretching from North China through the Sea of Japan to the Tohoku region, and will move north through the Tohoku region by tomorrow, the 28th. Warm and humid air is flowing toward the front, and the Tohoku region is expected to remain in a very unstable state until late tonight, the 27th.

As of 6:30, developed rain clouds are covering northern Tohoku, and moderately heavy rain of 14.5 mm/h has been observed in Hiratsuchi, Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture, and 14.0 mm/h in Tazawako, Senboku City, Akita Prefecture.

In the Tohoku region, the rain will gradually get stronger late tonight, the 27th, and some areas will experience very heavy rain accompanied by thunder.



#Expected amount of rain (heavy areas)
+Expected 1-hour precipitation today, the 27th
Tohoku Sea of Japan side: 50 mm
Tohoku Pacific side: 50 mm
+Expected 1-hour precipitation tomorrow, the 28th
Tohoku Sea of Japan side: 40 mm
Tohoku Pacific side: 40 mm
+Expected 24-hour precipitation from 6:00 today, the 27th, to 6:00 tomorrow, the 28th
Tohoku Sea of Japan side: 180 mm
Tohoku Pacific side: 120 mm
+Expected 24-hour precipitation from 6:00 tomorrow, the 28th, to 6:00 the day after tomorrow, the 29th
Tohoku Sea of Japan side: 200 mm
Tohoku Pacific side: 120 mm

#Disaster prevention matters
On the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku, there are rivers that are flooding and rivers that are rising. Please continue to be on high alert for rising and flooding rivers. In addition, in the Tohoku region, please be on high alert for landslides and flooding in low-lying areas through tomorrow, the 28th. Be on the lookout for strong gusts of wind such as tornadoes, lightning, and hail late tonight, the 27th. If there are signs of a developed cumulonimbus cloud approaching, please take steps to ensure your safety, such as by moving inside a sturdy building.



From now on, due to the influence of warm, humid air and a low-pressure trough, intermittent rain is expected to fall around the 30th, with some areas experiencing heavy rain.
Check the latest weather information frequently and avoid dangerous areas such as steep slopes.