Linear rain belt may occur in the Tokai region. Heavy rain warning from today 8th to the morning of tomorrow 9th.

2026/09/08 11:46

Today, the 8th (Tuesday), the Japan Meteorological Agency announced general weather commentary information (forecast for linear precipitation bands half a day in advance) for the Tokai region, stating that the risk of heavy rain disasters may rapidly increase due to the formation of linear precipitation bands.

The following are the regions and periods where linear precipitation bands may occur and the risk of heavy rain disasters may rapidly increase.

(Tokai region) Shizuoka prefecture From the evening of the 8th to the morning of the 9th
(Tokai region) Aichi prefecture From the evening of the 8th to the morning of the 9th
(Tokai region) Gifu prefecture From the evening of the 8th to the morning of the 9th
(Tokai region) Mie prefecture From the afternoon of the 8th to the morning of the 9th



The autumn rain front is extending from the vicinity of Shikoku through the coast of the Kanto region to the east of Japan. Additionally, a tropical cyclone that has changed from Typhoon No. 24 is heading north in the waters near the Amami region. To the east, warm, humid air is flowing toward the front, increasing frontal activity.



Currently, there are active rain clouds and heavy rain falling mainly on the Pacific side of western Japan, such as Shikoku and the Kii Peninsula.

The front is expected to move northward and remain mostly stationary from western Japan to eastern Japan until the 10th (Thursday). The tropical cyclone is expected to form a front on the Pacific side of western Japan tomorrow, the 9th (Wednesday), and the front is expected to remain highly active.

As a result, the atmosphere in the Tokai region will continue to be extremely unstable into the 10th (Thursday), with heavy rain accompanied by thunder and extremely heavy rain expected to occur in some places.

Please be wary of flooding of low-lying land, rising water levels and flooding of rivers. In addition, there are places where the ground has become loose due to previous rains, so even a small amount of rainfall can increase the risk of landslides. Please be careful and be on guard against landslides.



Please be even more prepared for heavy rain and pay attention to the disaster prevention weather information that will be announced in stages. Also, please check the level of risk in your area using Kikikuru (risk distribution of landslides, inundation, and flood disasters) on the Japan Meteorological Agency website.

Weekly weather: Long rain continues. How long will the autumn rain front remain near Honshu

2026/09/08 07:48

Rainy days will continue over a wide area. The autumn rain front, which causes prolonged rain, is expected to remain near Honshu for the next week.



As extremely warm and humid air from the tropics flows into the vicinity of the front, there is a risk that heavy rain will occur from the Pacific side of western Japan to eastern Japan from around the 8th to the 10th, further increasing the total rainfall amount.
In areas that have already experienced record heavy rainfall, there are places where the ground is loose, increasing the risk of landslides even with a little rain. Please stay away from dangerous cliffs and slopes. Also, please be careful of flooding in low-lying areas and rising water in rivers.

Looking at the predicted pressure distribution after that, there is still some uncertainty as to the location of the predicted autumn rain front, but it is expected to remain near Honshu. As a result, rainy days are likely to continue over a wide area around Honshu.





The north side of the front will have autumn air, and in Hokkaido, which tends to be located north of the front, the morning minimum temperature will likely not reach 20c on many days. Please try not to get sick due to changes in temperature. On the other hand, areas south of the front are not expected to experience extreme heat, but on the Pacific side of western Japan, daytime temperatures are expected to reach over 30c in some places even with rain, and it is likely to become humid and humid. Please be careful of heat stroke.

Autumn rain front stagnates; heavy rain continues from Shikoku to Tohoku, total rainfall expected to increase

2026/09/08 07:01

Today, the 8th (Tuesday), the autumn rain front will continue to remain stationary near the southern coast of Honshu. Additionally, the tropical cyclone formerly known as Typhoon No. 24 is moving northward over the sea east of the Amami region and approaching the front.
Very warm and humid air from a tropical cyclone will flow towards the autumn rain front, causing the area of rain to spread, and it is likely that there will be some places where extremely heavy rain of more than 50mm per hour will be accompanied by local thunderstorms.





The area of rain is expected to gradually spread from around noon today, the 8th. Extremely heavy rain is expected to occur in some places in Shikoku and the Tokai region, and in the Tokai region, a linear rain band will form in the afternoon, and the risk of heavy rain disasters may increase rapidly.
The rain is expected to become stronger in some places on the Sea of Japan side, and there are likely to be localized areas of heavy rain around Hokuriku.





The autumn rain front is expected to remain near the southern coast of Honshu tomorrow, the 9th (Wednesday). After a tropical cyclone becomes a frontal cyclone, it becomes indistinct, but the front is expected to remain highly active.
Heavy rain will continue from western Japan to the Pacific side of eastern Japan, and total rainfall is expected to increase further in some places until around the 10th.
In areas where record-breaking rainfall has already occurred, the ground is loose, so even a small amount of rain can increase the risk of landslides.



From western Japan to the Tohoku region, please be careful of landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising and flooding rivers from around the 10th.

Weather for the week: The autumn rain front will remain stationary and the weather will be rainy. Be careful of landslides caused by prolonged rain.

2026/09/07 19:09

Regarding the weather for the next week, the autumn rain front will remain stationary near Honshu, and it is likely that rain and cloudy weather will continue from Tohoku to western Japan.
Due to the influence of warm, humid air flowing in from the tropical cyclone that replaced Typhoon No. 24, the frontal activity will increase, causing heavy rain locally, mainly on the Pacific side. Please check the latest information.



Tomorrow, the 8th (Tuesday), a tropical cyclone south of Japan, which has changed from Typhoon No. 24, is expected to move northward and approach the south of Shikoku. This tropical cyclone will bring in warm, moist air, leading to increased frontal activity. In eastern and western Japan, heavy or extremely heavy rain is expected to occur in some places, especially in the Shikoku region and other parts of the Pacific Ocean. If the developed rain clouds continue to form, there is a possibility of warning-level heavy rain.
Please be careful about flooding of low-lying land, rising river water, and landslides.



The next day, from Wednesday the 9th to Thursday the 10th, the tropical cyclone that changed from Typhoon No. 24 will turn into an extratropical cyclone and is expected to move eastward along the front.
Warm and humid air will continue to flow towards the front, and the front will continue to be active. Atmospheric conditions will become unstable, and there will be places in eastern and western Japan where there will be heavy or extremely heavy rain accompanied by localized thunderstorms.
There are places where the ground has become loose due to previous rain, and even a small amount of rain can increase the risk of landslides.
Please continue to be vigilant.

Even after the 11th (Friday), due to the front staying near Honshu and the effects of a trough in atmospheric pressure, moist air will flow into Honshu, making it likely that rain will continue.

Hokkaido and Okinawa are expected to have some sunny days during this period.




Temperatures in the Kanto region are expected to reach 30c or higher again around Wednesday the 9th, and 33c in Tokyo.
In the Tokai region and western Japan, temperatures are expected to rise around the 13th (Sunday), and Kagoshima will experience an extremely hot day of 34c.
It may feel hot and humid, so don't overdo it, don't forget to hydrate yourself, take breaks, and use the air conditioner appropriately.

The Izu Islands experienced unprecedented heavy rain A tropical cyclone transformed from Typhoon No. 24 is expected to move eastward along the southern coast of Honshu

2026/09/07 17:28

A low pressure system is located on the Pacific coast of the Tohoku region and is moving north-northeast, and a front from the low pressure system is extending off the coast of Shikoku. Warm, humid air moving north on the east side of the tropical cyclone that changed from Typhoon No. 24 is flowing toward the front, and the front is becoming more active.
As a result, the Izu Islands are experiencing record-breaking heavy rainfall, with some places experiencing rainfall in the 24 hours up to 3:00 p.m. on the 7th, exceeding the amount of rainfall in one month of September in a normal year.

The low pressure system will move from the coast of Sanriku to the waters near Chishima until the 8th. The front extending from the low-pressure area off the coast of Shikoku is expected to move northward and become stationary on the Pacific side of western to eastern Japan until around the 10th. The tropical cyclone that changed from Typhoon No. 24 is expected to move northward from the south of Japan and turn into a frontal cyclone near western Japan on the 9th.



Warm and humid air moving northward on the east side of the tropical cyclone will continue to flow toward the front, making the atmospheric condition extremely unstable and leading to increased frontal activity.
For this reason, heavy rain will continue until around the 10th, and total rainfall may increase mainly from the Pacific side of western to eastern Japan.



In the Izu Islands, a Level 5 landslide special warning has been announced. The heavy rain is unprecedented, and there is a high possibility that some kind of disaster has already occurred, and lives are in danger. Please immediately ensure your safety and take maximum precautions against landslides.



Also, near-term forecasts for linear precipitation belts have been announced for the Izu Islands. In the future, there is a risk that linear precipitation bands will occur and the risk of heavy rain disasters will increase rapidly.
On the Pacific side of eastern Japan, please be on high alert for landslides through the 8th, and be wary of flooding of low-lying land, rising water levels, and flooding of rivers.

Immediate prediction of linear rain belt within the next 3 hours in the Izu Islands

2026/09/07 15:55

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency's announcement at 2:18 p.m., a linear precipitation band will form in the northern part of the Izu Islands in Tokyo within the next three hours, increasing the possibility that very heavy rain will continue to fall in the same area. The risk of a life-threatening disaster may increase rapidly.
Please take extra precautions against heavy rain until early evening.



Typhoon No. 24 turned into a
tropical cyclone near Minami Daito Island at 9:00 on the 7th.
Also, a front extending from the southern coast of Honshu to the east of Japan is slowly moving north. Warm, humid air moving north on the east side of the typhoon is flowing toward the front, increasing frontal activity.
As a result, the Izu Islands are experiencing record-breaking heavy rainfall, with some places experiencing 24-hour precipitation exceeding the average September month's worth of precipitation.

A level 5 special landslide warning has been issued for the northern part of the Izu Islands, and a level 4 landslide warning has been issued for the southern part of the Izu Islands.
It would not be surprising if some kind of disaster had already occurred.



There is a risk of a linear precipitation band in the future, and even if a linear precipitation band does not occur, it is predicted that heavy rain will continue.
Immediately move away from low-lying areas and near rivers,
evacuate from cliffs and slopes, etc.
Immediately ensure your own safety and take actions to protect your life.

Level 5 landslide special warning announced for Niijima Village in the Izu Islands. Maximum alert for landslides. Linear rain belt may occur in Tohoku.

2026/09/07 07:03

As of 06:00, Typhoon No. 24 is located approximately 50 km north-northeast of Minami Daito Island and is moving north-northeast at a speed of 10 km. Additionally, a front extending from the southern coast of Honshu to the east of Japan is slowly moving north.

Warm, humid air moving north on the east side of the typhoon is flowing towards the front, increasing activity at the front. As a result, rain clouds that have developed since yesterday, the 6th, have continued to hang over the Izu Islands, and as of 6 a.m., 548.0 mm/24 hours were observed in Oshima-cho, Tokyo (September normal: 341.3 mm), and 393.0 mm/24 hours in Niijima-mura, Tokyo (September normal: 195.1 mm), making it a record heavy rain with 24-hour precipitation exceeding the amount of precipitation for one month of September in a normal year. For this reason, a Level 5 landslide special warning has been issued for the Izu Islands, which is experiencing heavy rain unlike anything the region has ever experienced.



The front is expected to slowly move northward from eastern Japan to the Pacific side of western Japan, and become mostly stationary around the 10th (Thursday). Additionally, a low pressure system is expected to form off the coast of Sanriku on the front by the evening of today, the 7th. Typhoon No. 24 is expected to become a tropical cyclone on the morning of today, the 7th, moving northward from the south of Japan, and turn into a frontal cyclone near western Japan tomorrow, the 9th (Wednesday).



Warm, humid air moving north on the east side of the typhoon or tropical cyclone will continue to flow toward the front, making atmospheric conditions extremely unstable and frontal activity likely to increase. As a result, extremely heavy rain of over 50mm per hour is expected to occur, accompanied by thunderstorms, resulting in heavy rain in some places. In areas where the ground has become loose due to previous heavy rains, even a small amount of rainfall can increase the risk of landslides.

Please exercise maximum caution against landslides in the Izu Islands, where a Level 5 landslide special warning has been issued. On the Pacific side of eastern Japan and the Pacific side of Tohoku, strict vigilance is required for today, the 7th, against landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising and flooding rivers. Please be aware of landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising river waters from the 8th (Tuesday) in northern Japan, the 9th (Wednesday) in western Japan, and the 10th (Thursday) in eastern Japan.
Also, when a developed cumulonimbus cloud approaches, you should be careful of strong gusts of wind such as lightning and tornadoes. There is also a risk of hail, so please be careful when managing crops and agricultural facilities.
In the Nansei Islands, you should also be careful about strong winds and high waves accompanied by swells.

#Expected amount of rain (in areas where there is a lot)
+Precipitation expected for 24 hours by 6:00 tomorrow, the 8th (Tuesday)
Tohoku region 200mm
Kanto-Koshin region 180mm
Tokai region 150mm
Kinki region 150mm
Southern Kyushu 80mm
+24-hour precipitation expected by 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday the 9th
Kanto-Koshin region 100mm
Tokai region 150mm
Kinki region 150mm
+24-hour precipitation expected by 6:00 on the 10th (Thursday)
Kanto Koshin region: 80mm
Tokai region: 150mm
Kinki region: 150mm
If a linear precipitation band occurs, there is a risk that the amount of rainfall will increase locally.
The following are the regions and periods where linear precipitation bands may occur and the risk of heavy rain disasters may increase rapidly.
(Tohoku Region) Iwate Prefecture: From late morning to early evening today, the 7th
(Tohoku Region) Miyagi Prefecture: From morning to evening today, the 7th
(Tohoku Region) Fukushima Prefecture: From daybreak to early afternoon today, the 7th

#Expected wind strength
+Maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected on today 7th
Amami region 15 meters (25 meters)
Okinawa region 15 meters (25 meters)

#Expected wave height (with swells)
+Expected wave height for today 7th
Amami region 4 meters
Okinawa region 4 meters

Depending on the trends of fronts and low pressure systems, heavy rain may continue until around the 10th (Thursday), and total rainfall may increase mainly from the Pacific side of western to eastern Japan. Please check the latest weather information as the risk of disasters may continue to increase in areas where the total amount of rainfall has increased.

Weather for today, the 7th (Monday): Autumn rain front moving north; heavy rain warning for Tohoku and Kanto

2026/09/07 06:32

Today, the 7th (Monday), the autumn rain front is expected to move northward and frontal activity will increase. It rains easily across the country, and there is a risk of heavy rain in the Pacific side of Tohoku and the Kanto region, so vigilance is required.



In Hokkaido, there is a possibility of showers in the afternoon mainly on the Pacific side and southern Hokkaido. It's more likely to rain late at night, so if you're returning home late, it's a good idea to bring a folding umbrella. It looks like it will be a sunny and pleasant day in northern Hokkaido.

Rain is expected to be widespread in Tohoku and eastern Japan. Especially on the Pacific side of Tohoku, there is a risk of extremely heavy rain accompanied by thunder, peaking around noon. Heavy rain is reaching its peak in the Kanto and Tokai regions, but there is a possibility that transportation may be disrupted by the rain. Please be sure to take your actions with plenty of time.

Kinki, Chugoku, and Shikoku are also prone to rain. It will be safe to have rain gear when you go out.
Kyushu is also prone to clouds and showers, so it's a good idea to bring a foldable umbrella.

Okinawa continues to experience strong winds due to Typhoon No.24. Please be careful as waves can be strong in coastal areas. It looks like there will be time for sunlight to reach the Sakishima Islands.

The autumn rain front is moving north little by little, and there is a risk of warning-level heavy rain over a wide area from Tohoku to southern Kyushu and the Amami region.

2026/09/06 18:29

The autumn rain front is stationary in the south of Honshu. Very warm and humid air from the tropics is flowing toward the front, and the front is becoming more active in the Pacific Ocean region.



In addition, as of 3:00 pm today, the 6th (Sunday), Typhoon No. 24 is moving slowly eastward west of Minami Daito Island. Typhoon No. 24 will continue to move toward the northeast at a slow speed, but it is expected to turn into a tropical cyclone after 3:00 pm tomorrow, the 7th (Monday).



Meanwhile, near Honshu, warm, humid air brought in by the typhoon is flowing toward the front, and the front is expected to move northward little by little starting tonight. As a result, rain will become heavier over a wide area from western Japan to eastern Japan and the Tohoku region. There is a risk of warning-level heavy rain over a wide area from Tohoku to southern Kyushu and the Amami region into tomorrow, the 7th (Monday).

In particular, there is a risk that a linear precipitation band will occur in the Kanto-Koshin and Tokai regions from tonight until the morning of the 7th, and in the Tohoku region from early morning to late at night on the 7th.
When a linear rain belt occurs, heavy rain continues in the same area, and the risk of serious landslides, flooding, and river flooding that can be life-threatening increases rapidly.




According to the current forecast, the peak of the rain is expected to occur from tonight until the morning of tomorrow, the 7th (Monday) in the Kanto-Koshin and Tokai areas. In the Kanto-Koshin and Tokai regions, heavy rain is expected to occur during the morning commuting hours, significantly impacting transportation. Please pay attention to the latest traffic information.



After that, the area of heavy rain is expected to move northward across the Tohoku region. On the Pacific side of the Tohoku region, there will be localized areas with extremely heavy rain of over 50mm per hour.



Please be extremely cautious of landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising and flooding rivers. The situation may worsen during the dark hours from late tonight until dawn on the 7th, so please avoid unnecessary outings as much as possible and stay safe indoors. Also, please pay attention to disaster prevention information such as evacuation information released by local governments.

Also, from the 8th (Tuesday) onward, the autumn rain front will remain stationary near Honshu, and it is expected that there will be many rainy days nationwide. Depending on the position of the front and the degree of development of rain clouds, there is a possibility of locally heavy rain even after the 8th (Tuesday), so please be sure to check the latest weather information that will be updated in the future.

Linear precipitation band forecast for half a day ahead in Kanto and Tokai; atmospheric instability as front moves northward

2026/09/06 12:42

An autumn rain front is extending from the southern coast of Honshu to the east of Japan, passing near the Izu Islands.
The front is expected to remain mostly stationary near the Izu Islands today, the 6th, and then move north toward Honshu into the 7th. The atmospheric conditions will be extremely unstable due to the influence of the front and warm, humid air flowing towards the front from Typhoon No. 24 near the Nansei Islands, leading to heavy rain in some places through the 7th.





Today, at 10:44 a.m., the Japan Meteorological Agency announced a half-day-a-day forecast for linear precipitation bands.
In the Kanto-Koshin and Tokai regions, it is predicted that
a linear precipitation band will occur, rapidly increasing the risk of heavy rain disasters.



Please be on high alert for flooding/flooding of low-lying land and underpasses,
rising and overflowing rivers, and landslides.
Also, please pay attention to disaster prevention weather information that will be announced in stages and information such as "Kikikuru" that can be viewed from the Japan Meteorological Agency website.