Strong winds, blizzards forecast across Japan, weekend disruption feared

TOKYO - Japan's weather agency on Friday warned of powerful winds, blizzards and high waves in western, eastern and northeastern Japan, with the possibility of lightning, tornadoes, avalanches and widespread traffic disruption.

Western Japan was forecast to be hit the same day, while eastern and northeastern parts of the country were expected to see rough weather through Saturday under a strong winter pressure pattern, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.