Key Facts
• Heavy rain expected across Tohoku to Kyushu until August 12.
• Northern Kyushu may experience linear rainbands, increasing disaster risks.
• Typhoon 11 forecasted to approach Okinawa around August 13.
• Rainfall to ease by late next week, with temperatures exceeding 30°C.
• Heatwave to return, raising heatstroke risks during holiday travel.
• Tohoku and Hokuriku face continued heavy rain risks due to unstable ground.
• Okinawa and Amami to remain sunny, with possible rain from Typhoon 11.
• High temperatures to reach near 37°C in some areas by next weekend.
Summary
Japan faces significant weather challenges in the coming week. Heavy rain is expected from Tohoku to Kyushu until August 12, with disaster risks heightened in northern Kyushu due to potential linear rainbands. Typhoon 11 is forecasted to approach Okinawa around August 13, requiring close monitoring. Rainfall will subside by late next week, but a heatwave will return, with temperatures exceeding 30°C and heatstroke risks increasing. Tohoku and Hokuriku must remain vigilant for heavy rain due to already unstable ground. Meanwhile, Okinawa and Amami will see mostly sunny weather, though Typhoon 11 may bring rain. Travelers during the holiday period should prepare for both heavy rain and extreme heat.
