Category 5/Super Typhoon Hagibis En Route To Japan - Will Affect Fri/Sat F1

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Related To F1:

• Current projected route takes Hagibis over Mie prefecture/Suzuka Circuit on Saturday during the afternoon, impacting FP3 and Quali
• First rain bands could start hitting Suzuka Circuit as early as Friday afternoon, though this is uncertain with the current forecast, and rain may start hitting later at night.

If you are attending the Suzuka Grand Prix:

• Pay attention to local weather reports for Friday and Saturday.
• Do not risk going to Suzuka if the forecast is uncertain, this is a dangerous storm and you may be unable to return to your hotel should you leave Nagoya or Osaka. Train services end early to prepare for typhoon impacts.

Unrelated to F1:

• This storm will be impacting World Rugby Cup games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as the storm moves across the country. No decisions have yet been made about RWC games, please read news sources for updates.
• The storm is currently projected to hit Tokyo late Saturday night and last until Sunday morning. Storms like this typically weaken before they hit Tokyo. If this holds true, I would expect interference with travel on Saturday and Sunday morning. If the storm does not weaken significantly, I would expect difficulty traveling to/from Tokyo on Sunday.

If you are in the projected impact zone:

• Keep windows in your hotel shut and locked. Not much else you can do.
• Do not go outside during the storm.
• If you are staying in a city such as Osaka, Nagoya, or Tokyo in a modern building, there is no need for extra measures or concern. Stay sheltered and maybe keep a few snacks and bottles of water, you'll be fine. Large cities weather these events without major impact.
• If you are staying in a minshuku or out in the country otherwise, consult your host. If the storm does not weaken and you are in its direct path, I would express concern.