Key Facts
• At 5:41 AM on July 14, Fukuoka Meteorological Observatory issued Weather Information No. 3.
• Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and heavy rain are expected in Fukuoka by evening.
• A tropical depression is moving eastward near Kyushu, creating unstable atmospheric conditions.
• Warm, moist air is flowing into northern Kyushu, increasing the risk of cumulonimbus cloud development.
• Residents are advised to seek shelter indoors if signs of severe weather appear.
• The tropical depression is expected to weaken but will move northward into the Sea of Japan by July 15.
Summary
The Fukuoka Meteorological Observatory has issued a warning for severe weather, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, and heavy rain, expected in Fukuoka Prefecture by the evening of July 14. A tropical depression moving eastward near Kyushu is causing unstable atmospheric conditions, with warm, moist air contributing to the development of cumulonimbus clouds. Residents are urged to take precautions, such as moving indoors if severe weather signs appear. The tropical depression is forecasted to weaken as it moves northward into the Sea of Japan by July 15.
