Typhoon No. 6 is expected to make its closest approach to Japan's Kanto region on Wednesday afternoon and evening [1].
The storm poses a significant risk to one of the world's most populous urban areas, where extreme wind and rainfall can disrupt critical transport networks and infrastructure.
The typhoon is currently located east of Shizuoka Prefecture and is moving eastward [2]. Forecasters expect a shift in wind direction during the afternoon, which may increase the risk of sudden, strong gusts and heavy precipitation [1].
In Tokyo and Chiba prefectures, maximum instantaneous wind speeds are forecast to reach 35 m/s [1]. These conditions are described as very strong winds that could cause localized damage [3].
Rainfall intensity is also expected to peak during the storm's approach. Chiba is forecast to receive up to 70 mm of rain per hour [1]. Tokyo is expected to see up to 60 mm per hour [1].
FNN said the storm is expected to be closest to Kanto soon [1]. The trajectory remains focused on the coastal and inland areas of the region as the system moves away from Shizuoka [2].
Local authorities typically advise residents in these high-risk zones to secure loose outdoor objects and monitor emergency alerts as the wind shift occurs this afternoon [1].
“Maximum instantaneous wind speeds are forecast to reach 35 m/s”
The combination of high-velocity wind gusts and intense hourly rainfall in the Kanto region often leads to the suspension of trains and flights. Because the storm is moving eastward from Shizuoka, the 'blow-back' wind shift in the afternoon creates a window of increased volatility for commuters and coastal residents in Tokyo and Chiba.
