“Typhoon No. 5” is expected to occur, although no significant development is expected, there is a risk of heavy rain and heavy rain in western Japan on the weekend – Weather News

2022/07/28 08:10 Weather news

As of 6:00 on Thursday, July 28, a tropical cyclone is developing over the Mariana Islands, far south of Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency has announced information that this tropical cyclone is expected to develop into a typhoon within 24 hours. If the next typhoon occurs, it will be called Typhoon No. 5 for the first time in regarding 3 weeks.

Although it does not appear to develop significantly, moist air flows into western Japan, and there is a risk of heavy and heavy rains, especially on the Pacific side, on weekends.

▼Tropical cyclone as of 6:00 on Thursday, July 28
Central location Mariana Islands
Movement North-North-West 25 km/h
Central pressure 1002 hPa
Maximum wind speed 15 m/s (near the center)
The maximum instantaneous wind speed is 23 m/s

No significant development expected Western Japan may rain more

This tropical cyclone is likely to develop and become a typhoon, but the maximum wind speed at its peak is predicted to be around 20 m / s, and it is unlikely that it will develop significantly.

Although the course error is still large and the reliability is not high, it is expected to proceed from the south of Kyushu to the East China Sea through the Amami / Okinawa area later this week.

Over the weekend, the Pacific side of Kyushu and Shikoku will experience intermittent humid air, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall. If you pass near the land, the rain clouds around the tropical cyclone will also hit the land, which may cause heavy rain.

Please be aware of future updates.

Probability of entering a typhoon storm

The probability of entering the typhoon storm area within 5 days is as follows. (Japan Meteorological Agency)
Tokyo 13%
Daito Islands, Okinawa Prefecture 1%
* Tokyo includes the Ogasawara Islands and the Izu Islands

Typhoon No. 15 forms in the South China Sea

Another tropical cyclone is developing in the South China Sea, and the Japan Meteorological Agency has announced that it is expected to develop into a typhoon within 24 hours.

The person who becomes a typhoon first will be called “Typhoon No. 15”, and it can be said that “Typhoon No. 16” may occur continuously.

The average number of occurrences in July is 3.7

Number of typhoons in normal years

When the next typhoon occurs, it will be the second typhoon in July and will be called “Typhoon No. 5”.

The average number of typhoons in July is 3.7, and the number of typhoons is increasing all at once every year.

In preparation for the full-fledged typhoon season, it is necessary to check on a daily basis.

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