Tag - tropical-storm

 
 

TROPICAL STORM

A Meteorological Agency map shows the forecast track for Tropical Storm Yun-yeung as of Thursday afternoon.
JAPAN
Sep 7, 2023
Tropical storm set to bring heavy rain to wide areas of Japan
Railway operators announced that service delays and suspensions could occur depending on the storm’s path and impacts.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 12, 2022
Typhoon Muifa brings rain and strong winds to Okinawa islands
The Meteorological Agency warned of powerful winds and rough seas, as well as landslides and overflowing rivers as a result of the heavy rainfall.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 12, 2022
Tropical Storm Meari likely to make landfall in Japan on Saturday
The Meteorological Agency is warning the public of heavy rainfall, high waves and strong winds from the eighth named storm of the year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 28, 2021
Miyagi sees first tropical storm landfall on record as Nepartak crosses Honshu
Earlier forecasts had shown the possibility of the storm making landfall closer to Tokyo, with some Olympic events rescheduled as a precaution.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 27, 2021
Tropical Storm Nepartak lurks off Japan's coast as Olympic events roll on
The storm remained a threat to the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday, despite not battering the host city with devastating winds and rain as initially feared.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 26, 2021
Tropical Storm Nepartak could make landfall Tuesday on Japan's main island
Olympic organizers said Tuesday's competitions would go on as scheduled, except for a small number of events that were already rescheduled.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 25, 2021
Tropical Storm Nepartak could make Olympic landfall near Tokyo
While not expected to strengthen into a stronger typhoon, Tropical Storm Nepartak could impact a wide area on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 6, 2020
Tropical Storm Chan-hom may pose threat to Japan this weekend
Tropical Storm Chan-hom, which was tracking north toward Japan on Tuesday, may approach the main island of Honshu this weekend, possibly bringing strong rain in western and eastern Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2020
Heavy rain predicted as Tropical Storm Dolphin heads for eastern Japan
The storm is on course to approach eastern and northeastern Japan, with heavy rain expected along the Pacific coast Thursday and Friday.
JAPAN
Oct 2, 2019
Tropical storm may cause torrential rain in western Japan: weather agency
A tropical storm traveling off the southwest of the Korean Peninsula may cause torrential rain in western Japan on Thursday, the Meteorological Agency said Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 29, 2019
Trump slams 'corrupt' Puerto Rico as Storm Dorian looms, looking to pack hurricane punch
President Donald Trump on Wednesday called Puerto Rico "one of the most corrupt places on earth" as the U.S. territory prepared for a hit by Tropical Storm Dorian, which brought back memories on the island of devastation from hurricanes two years ago.
Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT
Oct 7, 2017
Hurricane Nate threatens New Orleans, Gulf Coast region after killing 25 in Central America
Hurricane Nate may strengthen on Saturday, threatening to hit the U.S. central Gulf Coast with strong winds and storm surges after it killed at least 25 people in Central America.
WORLD / Politics
Aug 30, 2017
EPA hits climate scientists trying to 'politicize' Texas storm disaster
The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday rejected a contention by scientists that the historic rainfall from Tropical Storm Harvey was linked to climate change, calling it "an attempt to politicize an ongoing tragedy."
Japan Times
WORLD
May 11, 2015
Mother's Day east of the Rockies: Blizzard, hail, tornado, tropical storm
Hail, snow, a tornado and a tropical storm made it a "severe weather" Mother's Day in much of the center of the United States and on the Carolina coast on Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 11, 2014
Obama-backed Hawaii governor defeated in primaries clouded by storms
Incumbent Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie was soundly defeated in the state's Democratic primary, results showed on Sunday, in an election that came as the state was cleaning up from one powerful storm and preparing for another.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 11, 2014
Neoguri's destructive path through Japan
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JAPAN
Jun 13, 2013
Typhoon Yagi weakens, warning of heavy rain continues
Typhoon Yagi weakened to a tropical storm over the Pacific near Japan early Thursday morning, but the weather agency continues to warn of heavy rain for eastern parts of the country.
Reader Mail
Nov 6, 2011
Danger from other cyclists
In this Nov. 3 letter, "Culture shift to make cycling safer," Grant Piper seems to say that he would fear cars were he to ride his bike in the street instead of on the sidewalk.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 4, 2011
The risks of 'disaster nationalism'
A common sight seen throughout Japan these days are signs that read Ganbaro Nippon (translated "Don't give up Japan").

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