A windy day in Japan

Well I think I experienced the strongest wind since moving to Japan. I woke this morning to a downpour, flooding roads, backyards, and playgrounds. About an hour later it was clear and my friend and I ventured to the gym. When we were walking out, again another downpour. All the while, the wind blew and blew with gusts that would knock you off your course. Kids would play in the water flooding the playgrounds after school and the wind continued to blow. So far it has blown all day and hasn't let up in the least.