Scorching rain hits near Tokyo

Tropical storm Yun-yeung is approaching central Japan and may make landfall as early as Friday evening. Atmospheric conditions are becoming extremely unstable in the Kanto-Koshin region. Radar analysis shows some parts of Chiba Prefecture received more than 100 millimeters of rain in one hour on Friday morning.

Japan's weather agency says Yun-yeung is over Pacific waters, south-southwest of Omaezaki City in Shizuoka Prefecture, and moving north. Some rivers have exceeded the flood danger level in Chiba Prefecture. Weather officials are calling on people to watch out for mudslides, flooding and swollen rivers -- as well as strong winds, high waves, lightning and gusty winds.