Key Facts
• August 5: Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in Chugoku region due to unstable air.
• August 6: Morning sun with afternoon showers or thunderstorms, temperatures reaching 37°C in Okayama.
• August 7: Widespread rain, first since July 18, with 50–100 mm rainfall expected.
• August 7: Shimane Prefecture faces a medium-level warning for heavy rain.
• August 8: Cooler air to bring temporary relief, with autumn-like mornings and evenings.
• August 9: Humid and hot conditions to return, requiring continued heatstroke precautions.
Summary
The Chugoku region of China is experiencing unstable weather patterns. On August 5, heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected, with localized downpours causing potential flooding. August 6 will bring sunny mornings and afternoon showers, with temperatures reaching 37°C in Okayama. On August 7, widespread rain is forecast, with 50–100 mm of rainfall and a medium-level warning for Shimane Prefecture. By August 8, cooler air will provide temporary relief, with mornings and evenings feeling autumn-like. However, humid and hot conditions will return on August 9, necessitating continued heatstroke precautions.
