Typhoons and floods
Japan is hit by a number of typhoons around July-October of every year. While typhoons are rare compared with western/southern Japan, typhoons in Iwate may bring immense rainfall and strong winds. If you are planning to travel outside Iwate it is a good idea to check weather forecasts, as flights may be cancelled sometimes.
Regardless of typhoons, summer and autumn sees a lot of rain so it is important to be aware of landslides and similar rain-related disasters.
Landslides
A large rainfall can loosen the earth in the mountains and make it prone to landslides. If you live in a mountainous area that gets a lot of rain, be aware of the risks. You may be asked to evacuate so keep a supply bag ready.
Weather warnings related to typhoons and flooding
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Japanese |
English |
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大雨特別警報 |
Torrential rain special warning |
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暴風特別警報 |
Storm gale special warning |
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波浪特別警報 |
High wave special warning （*these are high waves caused by storms or other weather, not by tsunami） |
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高潮特別警報 |
High tide special warning |
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大雨警報 ooame keihou |
Torrential rain warning |
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洪水警報 kouzui keihou |
Flood warning |
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暴風警報 boufuu keihou |
Storm gale warning |
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波浪警報 harou keihou |
High wave warning （*these are high waves caused by storms or other weather, not by tsunami） |
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高潮警報 takashio keihou |
High tide warning |
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大雨注意報 ooame chuuihou |
Torrential rain advisory |
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洪水注意報 kouzui chuuihou |
Flood advisory |
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強風注意報 kyoufuu chuuihou |
Storm gale advisory |
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波浪注意報 harou chuuihou |
High wave advisory （*these are high waves caused by storms or other weather, not by tsunami） |
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高潮注意報 takashio chuuihou |
High tide advisory |
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