Key Facts
• July 22 (Tuesday): Dangerous heat and intense evening showers expected.
• Regions from southern Tohoku to Kyushu will experience strong sunshine and high temperatures.
• Afternoon thunderstorms likely, especially in inland and mountainous areas of eastern Japan.
• Localized heavy rain, sudden thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail possible in southern Tohoku and eastern Japan.
• Northern regions (Hokkaido, northern Tohoku) to see rain due to a nearby front.
• High temperatures forecasted: Sapporo 33°C, Kitami 38°C, Tokyo 34°C, Osaka 35°C, Kumamoto 37°C.
• Heatstroke precautions advised nationwide; stay indoors and utilize remote work options.
• Weekly forecast: Intense heat to persist in Osaka to Naha; tropical depression to bring rain to Okinawa and southern Kyushu by July 24.
• July 23: Sapporo to reach 35°C, Kitami 39°C; summer weather and evening showers to continue.
Summary
On July 22, dangerous heat and intense evening showers are expected across Japan, particularly from southern Tohoku to Kyushu. Strong sunshine will dominate, with temperatures reaching up to 38°C in Kitami and 37°C in Kumamoto. Afternoon thunderstorms are likely, with localized heavy rain, strong winds, and hail posing risks in eastern Japan. Northern regions, including Hokkaido, will experience rain due to a nearby front. Nationwide heatstroke precautions are advised, with recommendations to stay indoors and utilize remote work. The weekly forecast predicts continued intense heat in Osaka to Naha, with rain expected in Okinawa and southern Kyushu from July 24 due to a tropical depression. On July 23, temperatures in Sapporo and Kitami are forecasted to rise to 35°C and 39°C, respectively, with summer weather and evening showers persisting.
