Unstable Atmospheric Conditions Cause Damage in Kanto Region: Reports of Gusts and Fallen Trees

2023-07-11 12:58:35
On the evening of the 11th, the atmospheric conditions in the Kanto region became extremely unstable due to the effects of moist air and rising temperatures during the day. rice field.

Especially near the prefectural borders of Saitama, Ibaraki, Chiba, and Gunma
▽Satte City, Kazo City, Saitama Prefecture
▽ Sakai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture, Goka Town
▽Noda City, Chiba Prefecture
▽ In Tatebayashi City, Gunma Prefecture
There was a series of reports of damage believed to be caused by gusts.

In addition to damage to houses such as parts of roofs and roof tiles being blown off, and windows being broken, there were also many cases of roads being blocked by fallen trees.

Also, in Sakai-cho, Ibaraki Prefecture, there was damage in which three poles of a golf net broke at a golf driving range in the Hyakunohe area.

So far, there have been no reports of injuries in any of the local governments, so police and fire departments are investigating the details of the damage.

According to the radar image of the Japan Meteorological Agency, from just after 6:00 p.m.

In Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture, the maximum instantaneous wind speed of 20.5 meters was observed at 6:25 pm.

The unstable state of the atmosphere is expected to continue tomorrow, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for caution against thunderbolts, gusts, tornadoes and other violent gusts, as well as “hail.”

If you notice signs of an approaching cumulonimbus cloud, such as black clouds suddenly approaching or a cold wind blowing, evacuate to a sturdy building.

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