Key Facts
• July 23: Temperatures rise nationwide, nearing 40°C in Hokkaido and Kyushu.
• Noon temperatures: Saroma, Hokkaido at 37.9°C; Sendai at 36.3°C.
• Afternoon: Thunderclouds likely, with sudden showers in some areas.
• Eastern Japan: Risk of short-term heavy rain in inland and mountainous regions.
• Forecasted highs: Sapporo 36°C (+3), Tokyo 35°C (+1), Kumamoto 38°C (+1).
• Typhoon 7 forms south of Japan, expected to pass Okinawa on July 24-25.
• Western Japan: Continued heat with tropical nights; Okinawa faces rain and strong winds.
• Northern Japan: Heat peaks on July 24, with Obihiro forecasted to hit 40°C.
• Safety advice: Avoid non-essential outings, use shaded routes to minimize heat exposure.
Summary
Japan faces extreme weather on July 23, with record-breaking heat nearing 40°C in Hokkaido and Kyushu. Noon temperatures already reached 37.9°C in Saroma, Hokkaido, and 36.3°C in Sendai. Afternoon thunderstorms and sudden showers are expected, particularly in eastern Japan’s inland and mountainous areas. Typhoon 7 has formed south of Japan, projected to pass Okinawa on July 24-25, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Western Japan continues to experience intense heat and tropical nights, while northern Japan’s heat peaks on July 24, with Obihiro forecasted to hit 40°C. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary outings and take precautions against heat and sudden weather changes.
