Typhoon Changmi Lashes Central Japan: Evacuation Orders Issued as Local Geography Sparks Online Debate
On the morning of June 3, 2026, the large-scale Typhoon No. 6 (Changmi) traveled east-northeast near Omaezaki City, Shizuoka Prefecture, bringing torrential rain and fierce winds primarily to the Tokai and Kanto regions. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), as of 10:00 AM on June 3, the typhoon was situated near Omaezaki, moving east-northeast at approximately 40 km/h. It recorded a central atmospheric pressure of 980 hectopascals, maximum sustained winds of 25 meters per second, and maximum gusts of 35 meters per second. Evacuation Orders and High Alert for Landslides As the typhoon drew near, tense situations unfolded across Shizuoka Prefecture. On the morning of June 3, temporary Level 4 Evacuation Orders were issued for Omaezaki, Shimoda, Atami, Makinohara, and Ito. Additionally, Level 4 Landslide Disaster Warnings remained in place for a wide area, including Kikugawa and Numazu, with local municipalities and weather observatories urging residents to remain on high a...