Key Facts
• July 26 (Sat): Temperatures expected to reach 39°C in Maebashi and Fukushima.
• Tokyo to experience consecutive days of extreme heat, with highs nearing 40°C.
• Tropical depression from Typhoon 8 causing heavy rain in Okinawa, Amami, and southern Kyushu.
• Kagoshima faces potential linear rainbands tonight, increasing flood and landslide risks.
• Rainfall predictions by July 27 (Sun) noon: Okinawa (80mm), Amami (150mm), southern Kyushu (250mm).
• Northern Kyushu to Tohoku regions to endure intense summer heat, with highs of 37–38°C.
• Sudden weather changes expected in inland Kanto-Koshin, with localized heavy rain and thunderstorms.
• Hokkaido to see intermittent rain, avoiding extreme heat.
• July 27 (Sun) afternoon: Risk of torrential rain and thunderstorms in Kanto-Koshin mountains.
• Public advised to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities, and prepare for sudden weather changes.
Summary
Japan faces extreme heat and heavy rain during the last weekend of July. Temperatures are expected to approach 40°C in several regions, including Maebashi and Fukushima, with Tokyo experiencing consecutive days of intense heat. Meanwhile, a tropical depression from Typhoon 8 is causing heavy rain in Okinawa, Amami, and southern Kyushu, with Kagoshima at risk of linear rainbands tonight. Rainfall could reach up to 250mm in southern Kyushu by July 27 (Sun) noon. Northern Kyushu to Tohoku will continue to endure scorching heat, while Hokkaido experiences intermittent rain. Sudden weather changes, including localized heavy rain and thunderstorms, are expected in inland Kanto-Koshin. Residents are urged to take precautions against heatstroke, avoid outdoor activities, and prepare for potential weather-related disasters.
