Tornado Tracker Shows Typhoon Dujuan's Path of Destruction Across Japan
Tornado tracker observations captured Typhoon Dujuan striking Japan with powerful winds and record rainfall, killing at least two people, leaving four missing, triggering landslides and flooding around Tokyo, and prompting authorities to issue the highest-level warning while evacuating nearly two million residents.
Typhoon Dujuan Hits Tokyo with Destructive Winds and Rain
Typhoon Dujuan brought sustained winds of 130 km/h and gusts up to 194 km/h to Tokyo, causing chaos in the busy Shibuya crossing where pedestrians struggled through heavy rain and strong gusts. [1] Paraplyene fikk kjørt seg da tyfonen traff den japanske hovedstaden, with the storm reaching peak intensity on Monday. [1] The Shibuya crossing, located at Shibuya station and opened in 1973, is described as one of the world's busiest pedestrian crossings, where up to 3000 people can cross on one green light. [1]
Casualties, Evacuations, and Official Warnings
Japanese authorities warned of imminent danger to life, ordered around 1.9 million people to evacuation centers, and later lifted most orders as the storm moved away from the east coast. [1] Typhoon Dujuan kills 2, leaves 4 missing in Japan according to reports of record rainfall triggering flooding and landslides in areas around Tokyo as authorities issue highest-level warning. [5] Four persons have lost their lives after landslides in Kanagawa and Chiba, with six persons reported missing. [1]
Typhoon Dujuan brings powerful winds and heavy rain to central Tokyo. — Source: nzherald
Disruptions to Power, Travel, and Daily Life
The storm caused power outages for 50,000 customers plus hundreds of flight cancellations. [1] Most evacuation orders were lifted on Tuesday as the weather system pulled away from Japan's east coast. [1]
Flood Warnings Issued Across U.S. Regions
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues in central Washington County in southeastern Ohio until 200 PM EDT Tuesday, with impacts including flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. [2] Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected in north central Buchanan County in southwestern Virginia, northern McDowell County in southern West Virginia, southern Mingo County in southern West Virginia, and southwestern Wyoming County in southern West Virginia until 415 AM EDT. [3]
New Zealand Braces for Cold Snap and Snow
A bitterly cold blast bringing snow and sub-zero temperatures is set to sweep across the country, with Auckland expected to plunge to 4C. [4] MetService said multiple road snowfall warnings were also in force across both islands as freezing conditions swept the country on September 22, 2026. [4]
Global Severe Weather Overview
These events occurred amid separate severe weather developments including ongoing flooding in parts of Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia due to excessive rainfall, plus a cold snap in New Zealand bringing sub-zero temperatures, snow, and road warnings. [2][3][4]
What to watch next: Evacuation orders have been lifted in Japan as the storm departs the east coast while flood warnings remain active in U.S. counties until specified times on Tuesday and cold conditions continue across New Zealand with road snowfall warnings in force.
