Typhoon No. 24: JMA Urges Strict Vigilance for Landslides in Miyazaki
Travelers in Miyazaki should monitor JMA and local guidance as Typhoon No. 24 and a front keep landslide and heavy-rain risks elevated.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) is urging strict vigilance for landslides in parts of Miyazaki Prefecture as Typhoon No. 24 and a front continue to bring unstable weather to the region.
For travelers, the important point is that conditions may change quickly. The cited JMA weather information does not by itself confirm blanket rail, bus or flight cancellations, so check each operator’s current status before changing plans.
What travelers need to know
JMA’s late September 4 weather information says landslide risk remains a major concern in parts of Miyazaki, including the southern plains, northern plains and southern mountainous areas. Heavy rain, high waves, lightning and sudden severe gusts are also among the hazards travelers should monitor.
As of 9:00 p.m. on September 4, Typhoon No. 24 was about 200 kilometers west of Amami City and moving south at roughly 20 km/h.
Weather and risk information can change faster than a travel article can be updated. If you are already in Miyazaki, or traveling there on September 5, use current JMA and local-authority information as your primary reference.
What you should do
- Check JMA before setting out. Review the latest weather and hazard information for the specific municipality you are visiting.
- Check transport operators directly. Confirm the current status of your airline, railway or bus service before leaving for a station or airport.
- Be cautious with mountain and coastal plans. If local authorities advise against travel or access, follow that guidance rather than relying on an earlier itinerary.
- Follow local instructions. Pay attention to municipal evacuation or safety information if it is issued for your area.
What is confirmed so far
- JMA is urging strict vigilance for landslides in parts of Miyazaki Prefecture into September 5.
- Typhoon No. 24 remained west of Amami City late on September 4 and was moving south.
- The cited JMA weather information does not confirm a prefecture-wide shutdown of transport services.
Pocketey will update or retire this article when the underlying official information materially changes.
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency, Miyazaki Local Meteorological Office weather information issued late September 4, 2026.