*** HEADS UP FOR OUR JAPAN FRIENDS AS POWERFUL HURRICANE AS FANFONE HEADS TOWARDS THE COUNTRY *** - Rainfall predictions up to 300mm in parts and possibly more which may cause flooding and mudslides - The city of Tokyo will also be subject to sustained winds of 65 to 95 kph (40 to 60 mph) with gusts to 145 kph (90 mph), as well as rain totals of 75 to 150 mm (3 to 6 inches). - In some of the bays, including Sagami and Suruga bays and possibly Tokyo Bay, storm surge has the potential to exceed 2 meters (6 feet). - Such a storm surge threatens to inundate Tokyos ports and communities that line Tokyo Bay. - While rain will continue to increase across Shikoku and southern Honshu through Sunday, conditions will deteriorate later Sunday through Monday morning in a west-to-east fashion as Phanfone heads to the northeast. Heavy rain will also eventually spread to northern Honshu early Monday. Phanfone is expected to slam into Japans southern Wakayama Prefecture Sunday night local time with maximum sustained winds of around 175 kph (110 mph), meaning its strength will be equal to that of a borderline Category 2 or Category 3 hurricane in the Atlantic or eastern Pacific basins - The southern coast of Honshu, from the prefectures of Wakayama to Chiba, will bear the brunt of Phanfones fury. Destructive wind gusts of 160 to 195 kph (100 to 120 mph) threaten to cause widespread and significant damage to tree and structures. Residents should prepare for extensive and lengthy power outages. Along the southern coast of Shikoku and Honshu, coastal flooding will be a significant concern as well. A general storm surge of 1 to 2 meters (3 to 6 feet) is expected along this area. Images and information provided by Accuweather & Earth.nullschool.net.
Posted on: Sun, 05 Oct 2014 00:32:09 +0000
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