Key Facts
• As of 8:00 AM on July 24, 135 locations in Japan exceeded 30°C.
• By 8:20 AM, the number of locations surpassing 30°C rose to 257.
• Hokkaido recorded the highest morning temperatures: Shari at 32.4°C and Monbetsu at 32.0°C.
• Dangerous heat is forecasted, with some areas expected to approach 40°C.
• Obihiro City in Hokkaido may reach 39°C, nearing the record of 38.8°C set in May 2019.
• Wide areas of Kanto, Tokai, Kinki, and northern Kyushu are expected to exceed 35°C.
• Fukuoka and Saga cities may reach 38°C due to the foehn effect caused by Typhoon No. 7.
• The risk of heatstroke is significantly high; maximum precautions are advised.
Summary
Japan is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 30°C in 257 locations by 8:20 AM on July 24. Hokkaido recorded the highest morning temperatures, with Shari at 32.4°C and Monbetsu at 32.0°C. Dangerous heat is expected during the day, with some areas, including Obihiro City, forecasted to approach 40°C. This could challenge the record high of 38.8°C set in May 2019. Regions such as Kanto, Tokai, Kinki, and northern Kyushu are also expected to experience temperatures above 35°C, with Fukuoka and Saga cities potentially reaching 38°C due to the foehn effect from Typhoon No. 7. Authorities warn of a significantly high risk of heatstroke and urge the public to take maximum precautions.
