Japan Warns of Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds Across East and West Until Tuesday

Japan's weather agency issued a warning on October 17 about thunderstorms, powerful wind gusts and sudden heavy rain in eastern and western Japan, expected to last through Tuesday, according to Kyodo News.

The agency attributed the conditions to a weather front. The warning comes as weather in many areas could prove volatile in the days ahead.

On the same day, authorities also reported a separate incident: Japanese officials cancelled an earthquake alert that had been issued in error with a magnitude of 9.9, disrupting transport. The incident was reported at the same time as the weather warning above.