2023-12-09 20:49:12
10th (Sun) Possibility of yellow dust flying over western Japan. Be careful of dirt on laundry, cars, etc. (Weather forecaster Akiko Aoyama December 10, 2023) – Japan Weather Association tenki.jp
10th (Sun) Possibility of yellow dust flying in western Japan. Be careful of dirt on laundry, cars, etc.
December 10, 2023 05:49
Today, the 10th, there is a possibility of yellow dust flying in the Chugoku region and Kinki region. Please be careful as your laundry and car may get dirty.
Be careful of yellow sand in the Chugoku region and Kinki region
Today, the 10th, it is expected to be sunny over a wide area, mainly on the Pacific side. However, there is a possibility that yellow sand will blow into western Japan, including the Chugoku region and the Kinki region.
In the Kinki region, visibility is expected to be less than 10 kilometers, and in some places visibility may be less than 5 kilometers. If the visibility is less than 5 kilometers, there is a risk that traffic will be affected and caution is required.
It is rare for yellow dust to fly in December, but this year it was already observed in Naha on the 7th and 8th. If yellow dust is observed in Hiroshima or Osaka today, it will be the first time in December that it has occurred in 13 years.
Where does yellow sand come from? What is its impact?
Yellow sand is a phenomenon in which dust particles that fly up from places such as the Taklamakan Desert and the Gobi Desert in the interior of mainland China are blown up.
Yellow sand can be blown as far away as Japan by strong winds in the sky. Yellow dust is most often observed in spring (March to May), when the sky sometimes turns yellowish-brown and smoky. Also, yellow sand may fly in the fall. In Japan, yellow sand is observed most often in western Japan, but it can also fly over a wide range of areas, including eastern and northern Japan.
When the amount of yellow dust is small, distant scenery becomes blurry, but as the amount of yellow dust increases, it can stain cars and laundry, and even affect the operation of small aircraft. If yellow dust is expected, you need to be careful.
How to prevent the health effects of yellow sand
There are three points below to prevent the effects of yellow sand on your health.
① Check the latest information on a daily basis and understand the forecast of flying yellow dust.
② When yellow dust is flying, you can reduce the amount of yellow dust you inhale by refraining from going out unless necessary. Especially when high concentrations of yellow sand are flying, it is best to avoid prolonged strenuous exercise outdoors. It is important for people with respiratory or circulatory system diseases, children, and the elderly to take extra precautions depending on their physical condition. Dry laundry and bedding indoors as much as possible.
③ When yellow dust is flying, wearing a mask (such as a non-woven mask) can be expected to have some preventive effect. When wearing a mask, choose one that fits your face to prevent air from escaping.
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