Key Facts
• July 9: Sudden weather changes expected in Fukuoka and Saga.
• Morning: Intense sunlight; Afternoon: Localized rain and thunderstorms likely.
• July 8: Fukuoka City recorded temperatures over 36°C, Kurume City reached 37.5°C.
• Kurume City: 10 consecutive days of extreme heat, with 37.5°C on July 8.
• Afternoon of July 8: Thunderclouds formed due to rising temperatures.
• Kurume City: 26mm rain in one hour, temperature dropped over 10°C.
• July 9 forecast: Maximum temperatures around 35°C, intense heat inland.
• Weekly forecast: Rain and thunderstorms likely Thursday to Monday.
• July 13-15: Unstable atmospheric conditions, rain expected; temperatures around 34°C.
• July 14-15: Slight relief from extreme heat inland.
Summary
Fukuoka and Saga are bracing for sudden weather changes on July 9, with intense sunlight in the morning and potential localized rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon. July 8 marked the hottest day of the year, with Kurume City recording 37.5°C and experiencing 10 consecutive days of extreme heat. Afternoon thunderstorms brought heavy rain and a significant temperature drop in Kurume. The forecast for July 9 predicts maximum temperatures around 35°C, with intense inland heat. The weekly outlook suggests rain and thunderstorms from Thursday to Monday, with slightly cooler conditions expected on Sunday and Monday.
