2023/04/12 15:36 Weather News
Please pay attention to the influence of yellow sand in various places through tomorrow.
There were times when the visibility was 5km on the Sea of Japan side.
In Japan, yellow sand is being observed at 11 locations: Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo, Niigata, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, Takamatsu, Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Naha. It will be the first time in two years since May 9th.
In addition to the observation points, information on prefectures where yellow sand was observed was also announced.
▼Points where prefectural information was announced by 15:30 on April 12 (Wednesday)
(In order of presentation, excluding observation points)
Yamaguchi Prefecture, Nagasaki Prefecture, Saga Prefecture, Shimane Prefecture, Tottori Prefecture, Aomori Prefecture, Hokkaido Soya Region, Akita Prefecture, Oita Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture, Okayama Prefecture, Iwate Prefecture, Ishikawa Prefecture
Visibility (horizontal line of sight) is 10 to 8 km in many places. There was a time when it was 7km in Yoshikata, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture, and 5km in Nishitsuda, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture.
Some reports have also been received that the car is sticky and yellow sand is attached.
Pay attention to the impact of yellow sand nationwide through tomorrow
In areas west of Hokkaido and the Kanto region, the scenery will be somewhat hazy, and even if the weather improves, the outlook may be poor.
The area from Tohoku to Niigata Prefecture is even worse, and cars may get slightly dirty. It is safe to dry the laundry in the room.
Also, if you have hay fever or respiratory disease, your symptoms may get worse. Please refrain from going out unnecessarily and take measures such as wearing a mask and glasses.
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