A recent update from NHK WORLD-JAPAN highlights the dangers posed by typhoon winds, emphasizing the importance of preparation as typhoons approach. The report categorizes wind dangers by color-coded forecast maps, with yellow indicating strong winds and red signaling storm warning areas. The video stresses that typical measures such as using umbrellas are futile in such conditions and underscores the necessity of securing or sheltering potential flying debris well before the typhoon hits.
- Yellow areas on forecast maps indicate strong wind speeds of 15 m/s.
- Red areas signal storm warning areas with dangerous wind speeds of 25 m/s.
- Umbrellas are rendered almost useless in strong wind conditions.
- In storm warning areas, winds may be strong enough to prevent people from standing upright.
- Preparation for a typhoon includes securing or moving inside any items that could be blown away.
- It is advised to complete all storm preparations in advance and avoid being outside once the winds escalate.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN is “the international service of Japan’s public media organization NHK.” NHK World-Japan is operated by Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK). The goal of NHK World-Japan is stated as “to promote a deeper international understanding of Japan, introducing the latest events in Japan through news and other programs.”
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