Tropical storm to bring rain, wind, waves to northeast Japan
ICHINOMIYA, Japan (AP) - A tropical storm heading toward northeastern Japan is forecast to bring heavy rain, strong winds and high waves to the Tokyo region and has already affected some Olympics events.
The Japan Meteorological Agency predicted Nepartak would bring stormy weather and high waves to northeastern Japan in advance of its landfall around midday Wednesday north of the capital region.
The tropical storm had winds of 72 kilometers per hour (44.7 mph) around midday Tuesday off Chiba on Japan's central-eastern coast and is moving slowly north-northwest the agency said. It forecast the storm would maintain its current strength through the day but would weaken before making landfall around midday Wednesday near the city of Akita, about 570 kilometers (340 miles) northeast of Tokyo.
Storm and high wave warnings were issued for Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures.
The tropical storm has affected some Olympic competitions, and some surfing events planned for Wednesday were moved to Tuesday.
Morning commuters with umbrella cover a crosswalk Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo. The rains have come to Tokyo and its Olympics. After many days of blistering sunshine, the rain cooled Tokyo by about 10 degrees and took the edge off. But worries about the effect of Tropical Storm Nepartak have led to changes in events and some cancellations of practices as preparations proceed. The storm is expected to make landfall in Japan on Tuesday evening. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
Morning commuters with umbrella cover a crosswalk Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo. The rains have come to Tokyo and its Olympics. After many days of blistering sunshine, the rain cooled Tokyo by about 10 degrees and took the edge off. But worries about the effect of Tropical Storm Nepartak have led to changes in events and some cancellations of practices as preparations proceed. The storm is expected to make landfall in Japan on Tuesday evening. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
People walk past National Stadium in rain Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo. The rains have come to Tokyo and its Olympics. After many days of blistering sunshine, the rain cooled Tokyo by about 10 degrees and took the edge off. But worries about the effect of Tropical Storm Nepartak have led to changes in events and some cancellations of practices as preparations proceed. The storm is expected to make landfall in Japan on Tuesday evening. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
