3-month forecast: The heat will be intense in August, but it won't last long; autumn will arrive a little later

2026/07/22 20:47

On the 21st (Tuesday), the Japan Meteorological Agency announced the latest three-month forecast, which shows the weather outlook for the next three months.



Due to the effects of global warming and the El Nino phenomenon, the temperature of the entire atmosphere, especially in the tropical regions, will be high.
Also, due to the continuing effects of the El Nino phenomenon, sea surface temperatures are expected to be higher in the eastern to central equatorial regions of the Pacific Ocean and lower in the western regions. Cumulonimbus clouds will most likely occur in the eastern and central parts of the tropical Pacific, and will be rare from India to the vicinity of Indonesia.

As a result of these effects, upper-level westerly winds are expected to flow more southerly than normal over the Eurasian continent, and are also likely to flow slightly southerly near Japan.
The Pacific high pressure system is expected to extend northward slightly less than normal from August onwards, and its extension south of Japan is also expected to weaken. The overhang of the Tibetan anticyclone in the sky toward the vicinity of Japan will cause its overhang to the north to become weaker than normal, and the overhang toward the Japan region will also weaken.



The average temperature in August is expected to be above normal in northern Japan, and above normal in eastern and western Japan. As the severe heat continues, strict vigilance is required to prevent heat stroke.
However, from September onwards, the overhang of the Pacific high pressure system will weaken, and in many places it is expected that conditions will return to normal levels. The intense heat won't last very long. Okinawa/Amami is expected to be at or above normal.
The average temperature in October will be around average or higher than average nationwide. Autumn arrives a little later, and in high altitude areas around northern Japan and Honshu, the pace of autumn leaves changing colors may be slower.



Precipitation throughout the country is expected to be near normal. However, you need to be careful about how the rain falls, as you will be more susceptible to the effects of localized heavy rain and thunderstorms, and an autumn rain front in the latter half of the season.
If the timing of the weakening of the Pacific anticyclone coincides with the timing of a typhoon, the typhoon may approach Japan and have an impact. Please pay attention to the latest typhoon information.

Kanto-Koshin inland forecast to be 40 degrees Celsius. Will it be a very hot day Atmospheric conditions will be very unstable in the afternoon. There is also a risk of warning-level heavy rain.

2026/07/22 12:47

#Extremely hot day in inland areas of Kanto-Koshin - Dangerous and life-threatening heat
Today, the 22nd (Wednesday), a tall high-pressure system covers western and northern Japan, with the high-pressure system south of Japan and the high-pressure system east of the Philippines overhanging the vicinity of Japan, and the sky is clear over a wide area.
Also, due to westerly winds around the edge of the high pressure system and northwesterly winds on the Pacific side, making it difficult for sea breeze to enter inland, some places are already experiencing extremely hot temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius in the morning.
As of 11 a.m., there are places in the Kanto-Koshin region, mainly in the inland areas, that are experiencing extreme heat, and in Hatoyama in Saitama Prefecture and Isesaki in Gunma Prefecture, the temperature is 36.9 degrees Celsius, exceeding body temperature.



The temperature is expected to rise further in the afternoon, with some places in Yamanashi Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture, and the inland areas of the northern Kanto region expected to experience extremely hot days with maximum temperatures of over 40c.
The heat will be dangerous and life-threatening.
A heatstroke warning alert has been announced for the entire Kanto-Koshin region.
If the temperature rises significantly, there is a risk of damage to human health due to heatstroke.
Don't think of it as someone else's problem and protect yourself from the heat.
Indoors, please use air conditioners appropriately to stay in a cool environment, and also take frequent breaks and replenish water and salt.
Elderly people and children are more susceptible to heat stroke, so be especially careful, and make sure to watch over and talk to those around you.
Please stop exercising unless you are in a cool environment.

#Afternoon Atmospheric conditions are very unstable, with sudden heavy rain also occurring in the southern Kanto region
Today, the 22nd (Wednesday), a front has moved from the continent, passed through the Sea of Japan, and is stationary in northern Japan.
In the afternoon, the atmospheric conditions will be very unstable in the Kanto-Koshin region due to warm, humid air heading toward the front and rising temperatures during the day, and thunderclouds will develop in places.



Particularly from the evening to early night, heavy rain with thunderstorms of 30mm per hour will fall locally in northwestern and northeastern Chiba Prefecture, and localized extremely heavy rain of 50mm per hour will fall in Tochigi Prefecture, potentially leading to warning-level heavy rain.
In the Kanto-Koshin region, please be careful of flooding in low-lying areas and rising water in rivers from late afternoon until late at night.
Also, be careful of strong wind gusts such as landslides, lightning strikes and tornadoes.

Kanto-Koshin region: Be careful of sudden thunderstorms and gusts of wind

2026/07/22 12:06

Today, the 22nd (Wednesday), a front extends from the Korean Peninsula to northern Japan and is stationary.
As a result of this, rain clouds are currently covering Hokkaido and the Tohoku region.



Meanwhile, an anticyclone in the south of Japan covers a wide area from northern to western Japan,
causing clear skies and rising temperatures in many places.
As of 11:30, temperatures exceeding 35c have been observed in Tokyo.

Atmospheric conditions are expected to become extremely unstable in the afternoon due to rising temperatures on the ground.
Beware of lightning, gusty winds, hail, and localized heavy rain.



Particularly in the Kanto-Koshin region, there will be places where there will be heavy or very heavy rain accompanied by thunder from the afternoon of the 22nd to late at night. If the rain clouds develop more than expected, or if the rain clouds continue to grow, there is a possibility of heavy rain reaching warning level.

1-hour precipitation expected on the 22nd (high)
Northern Kanto region 50 mm
Southern Kanto region 40 mm
Koshin region 30 mm
24-hour precipitation expected from 6:00 on the 22nd to 6:00 on the 23rd (high Location)
Northern Kanto region 80mm
Southern Kanto region 60mm
Koshin region 60mm

In the Kanto-Koshin region,
please be careful of flooding in low-lying areas and rising river water from late afternoon to late evening.
Also, be careful of landslides, lightning strikes, and strong gusts of wind such as tornadoes.



If there are signs such as sudden darkness in the surroundings or cold wind blowing, it is a sign that
a developed cumulonimbus cloud is approaching. Please try to ensure safety by moving inside the building.
There is also a risk of hail, so please be careful when managing crops and agricultural facilities.

Summary of weather and temperature (7/12 to 7/18) After the rainy season, it is extremely hot in western Japan. Heavy rain is expected in some places in eastern and northern Japan due to humid air and the low pressure caused by former Typhoon No. 9.

2026/07/22 10:22

This is a summary of the weather and temperature from 7/12 to 7/18.



#Characteristics of pressure distribution
On the 12th, Typhoon No. 9 made landfall in China and moved northward. Western and eastern Japan were in an area of high pressure, but in northern Japan, moist air flowing around the edge of the high pressure system caused atmospheric conditions to become unstable. On the 13th, Typhoon No. 9 weakened as it moved northward through central China. Western Japan was in a high-pressure area, but eastern and northern Japan were in a low-pressure trough, and a low-pressure system formed off the coast of Sanriku and moved northward. On the 14th, Typhoon No. 9 moved northeast near the Yellow Sea, accompanied by a front. Western and eastern Japan were in a high-pressure zone, but northern Japan continued to experience a trough in atmospheric pressure. On the 15th, Typhoon No. 9 turned into an extratropical cyclone in the western Japan Sea and moved northward along the Japan Sea, accompanied by a front. The area from the Nansei Islands to western Japan was placed within the Pacific anticyclone. On the 16th, a front extending from a low pressure system different from Typhoon No. 9 passed near northern Japan. Western Japan is in an area of high pressure, but eastern and northern Japan are in a trough of weak atmospheric pressure. On the 17th, a front extended from central China to the vicinity of the Korean Peninsula, and the area around Japan became a trough of weak atmospheric pressure. On the 18th, a low pressure system formed above the front extending near the Korean Peninsula and moved eastward.

#Precipitation
On the 12th, there were record-breaking heavy rains in some places in Hokkaido due to the influence of moist air circulating around the edge of a high-pressure system.In the vicinity of Rikubetsu Town in Hokkaido, extremely heavy rain of 71mm per hour was observed, making it the heaviest rain in recorded history. On the 13th, the atmospheric conditions were unstable in various places due to the influence of humid air, and heavy rain was observed in various places in the southern Tohoku region. Humid air continued to flow into northern Japan on the 14th, causing unstable atmospheric conditions. Extremely heavy rain of 51.5 mm per hour occurred in Engaru Town, Hokkaido, the highest amount of rainfall in recorded history. On the 15th, a low-pressure system different from Typhoon No. 9 approached northern Japan, causing heavy rain mainly in Akita Prefecture, with 39 mm of rainfall recorded in one hour in Happo Town, Akita Prefecture. On the 16th, atmospheric conditions were unstable mainly in eastern Japan due to lower-level warm, humid currents and sunlight. In Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture, extremely heavy rain of 50mm per hour was observed. On the 17th, thunderstorms occurred mainly in the Kanto region due to the damp air. Extremely heavy rain of 72.5 mm in 1 hour in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture. On the 18th, there was heavy rain in Gunma and Tochigi prefectures from the night of the 17th until dawn. Ashikaga City recorded 237.5mm of daily precipitation, the highest in July.

#Temperature
On the 12th, temperatures rose mainly in western Japan, which was covered by the Pacific anticyclone. Due to the combination of warm air in the sky and strong sunlight during the day, dangerously hot temperatures were observed in Kyushu and the Sanin area, with temperatures reaching 38.3 degrees Celsius in Hita City, Oita Prefecture. On the 13th, the weather remained sunny and extremely hot, mainly in western Japan, with a temperature of 38.4 C observed in Nakamura, Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture. In addition, Miyazaki City, Takamatsu City, Tokushima City, and Okayama City experienced their first extremely hot day of the year. On the 14th, warm air with a temperature of 21 C at 850 hPa flowed into western and eastern Japan, and the temperature rose to 38.3 C in Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. On the 15th, warm air moved north to the southern Tohoku region. In Minami-Shinano, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture, more than 150 locations had extremely hot days with temperatures of 38.1 degrees Celsius. Warm air continued to flow in on the 16th, with temperatures reaching 38.6 C in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture. The severe heat continued on the 17th, mainly in western Japan, with a temperature of 38.0c observed in Kyoto City. On the 18th, temperatures rose mainly on the Sea of Japan side where there was sunshine and wind blowing, with temperatures reaching 37.9 C in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture and 37.8 C in Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture, with severe heat continuing mainly in western Japan.



# Weather summary for this period (July 12th to July 18th)
The average temperature was in many places covered by high pressure, mainly in western Japan. In addition, warm air with a temperature of 18 to 21 degrees Celsius at 850 hPa flowed into the skies above Honshu, causing temperatures to rise and become higher or significantly higher than normal nationwide.
The rainy season has ended in western Japan, where sunny weather continues, and in many places the precipitation was much lower than normal, with some places receiving 0 mm of precipitation. In eastern and northern Japan, many places experienced near-normal or above-normal weather conditions due to the influence of humid air, fronts, and low-pressure systems.
As for the number of hours of sunshine, the rainy season has ended in western Japan, where sunny weather continues, and the number of hours of sunshine has increased in some places to a greater extent than in normal years. In many places in eastern and northern Japan, sunshine hours were at or below normal due to the influence of humid air and the rainy season front.

Summary of weather and temperature (7/12 to 7/18) After the rainy season, it is extremely hot in western Japan. Heavy rain is expected in some places in eastern and northern Japan due to humid air and the low pressure caused by former Typhoon No. 9.

2026/07/22 06:54

This is a summary of the weather and temperature from 7/12 to 7/18.



#Characteristics of pressure distribution
On the 12th, Typhoon No. 9 made landfall in China and moved northward. Western and eastern Japan were in an area of high pressure, but in northern Japan, moist air flowing around the edge of the high pressure system caused atmospheric conditions to become unstable. On the 13th, Typhoon No. 9 weakened as it moved northward through central China. Western Japan was in a high-pressure area, but eastern and northern Japan were in a low-pressure trough, and a low-pressure system formed off the coast of Sanriku and moved northward. On the 14th, Typhoon No. 9 moved northeast near the Yellow Sea, accompanied by a front. Western and eastern Japan were in a high-pressure zone, but northern Japan continued to experience a trough in atmospheric pressure. On the 15th, Typhoon No. 9 turned into an extratropical cyclone in the western Japan Sea and moved northward along the Japan Sea, accompanied by a front. The area from the Nansei Islands to western Japan was placed within the Pacific anticyclone. On the 16th, a front extending from a low pressure system different from Typhoon No. 9 passed near northern Japan. Western Japan is in an area of high pressure, but eastern and northern Japan are in a trough of weak atmospheric pressure. On the 17th, a front extended from central China to the vicinity of the Korean Peninsula, and the area around Japan became a trough of weak atmospheric pressure. On the 18th, a low pressure system formed above the front extending near the Korean Peninsula and moved eastward.

#Precipitation
On the 12th, there were record-breaking heavy rains in some places in Hokkaido due to the influence of moist air circulating around the edge of a high-pressure system.In the vicinity of Rikubetsu Town in Hokkaido, extremely heavy rain of 71mm per hour was observed, making it the heaviest rain in recorded history. On the 13th, the atmospheric conditions were unstable in various places due to the influence of humid air, and heavy rain was observed in various places in the southern Tohoku region. Humid air continued to flow into northern Japan on the 14th, causing unstable atmospheric conditions. Extremely heavy rain of 51.5 mm per hour occurred in Engaru Town, Hokkaido, the highest amount of rainfall in recorded history. On the 15th, a low-pressure system different from Typhoon No. 9 approached northern Japan, causing heavy rain mainly in Akita Prefecture, with 39 mm of rainfall recorded in one hour in Happo Town, Akita Prefecture. On the 16th, atmospheric conditions were unstable mainly in eastern Japan due to lower-level warm, humid currents and sunlight. In Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture, extremely heavy rain of 50mm per hour was observed. On the 17th, thunderstorms occurred mainly in the Kanto region due to the damp air. Extremely heavy rain of 72.5 mm in 1 hour in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture. On the 18th, there was heavy rain in Gunma and Tochigi prefectures from the night of the 17th until dawn. Ashikaga City recorded 237.5mm of daily precipitation, the highest in July.

#Temperature
On the 12th, temperatures rose mainly in western Japan, which was covered by the Pacific anticyclone. Due to the combination of warm air in the sky and strong sunlight during the day, dangerously hot temperatures were observed in Kyushu and the Sanin area, with temperatures reaching 38.3 degrees Celsius in Hita City, Oita Prefecture. On the 13th, the weather remained sunny and extremely hot, mainly in western Japan, with a temperature of 38.4 C observed in Nakamura, Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture. In addition, Miyazaki City, Takamatsu City, Tokushima City, and Okayama City experienced their first extremely hot day of the year. On the 14th, warm air of 850hpa and 21c flowed into western and eastern Japan, and the temperature reached 38.3c in Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. On the 15th, warm air moved north to the southern Tohoku region. In Minami-Shinano, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture, more than 150 locations had extremely hot days with temperatures of 38.1 degrees Celsius. Warm air continued to flow in on the 16th, and temperatures of 38.6 C were observed in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture. The severe heat continued on the 17th, mainly in western Japan, with a temperature of 38.0c observed in Kyoto City. On the 18th, temperatures rose mainly on the Sea of Japan side where there was sunshine and wind blowing, with temperatures reaching 37.9 C in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture and 37.8 C in Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture, with severe heat continuing mainly in western Japan.



# Weather summary for this period (July 12th to July 18th)
The average temperature was in many places covered by high pressure, mainly in western Japan. In addition, warm air with a temperature of 850 hpa and 18 to 21 degrees Celsius flowed into the skies above Honshu, causing temperatures to rise and become higher or significantly higher than normal across the country.
The rainy season has ended in western Japan, where sunny weather continues, and in many places the precipitation was much lower than normal, with some places receiving 0 mm of precipitation. In eastern and northern Japan, many places experienced near-normal or above-normal weather conditions due to the influence of humid air, fronts, and low-pressure systems.
As for the number of hours of sunshine, the rainy season has ended in western Japan, where sunny weather continues, and the number of hours of sunshine has increased in some places to a greater extent than in normal years. In many places in eastern and northern Japan, sunshine hours were at or below normal due to the influence of humid air and the rainy season front.

Hachiman, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, Tajimi City, and Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture recorded "extremely hot days" with temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or higher. Tomorrow, the 22nd (Wednesday), is also likely to be dangerously hot with temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius.

2026/07/21 18:13

Today, the 21st (Tuesday) around 2:00 p.m., AMeDAS observation in Hachiman, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, recorded a temperature of 40.0c (newest in observation history), marking the first "extremely hot day" of the year. This is the first time since the Japan Meteorological Agency designated days with maximum temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or higher as "extremely hot days."
Additionally, at 2:09 p.m., AMeDAS observation in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture recorded a temperature of 40.3c, and at 3:12 p.m., 40.1c was observed in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. This means that "extremely hot days" were recorded at multiple locations in the Tokai region.



In the ranking of daily maximum temperatures, the top 10 locations recorded temperatures of 39c or higher. As of 5 p.m. today, the 21st, 277 sites experienced extreme heat, making it a record-breaking heat wave.

In major cities, Sendai, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka recorded extremely hot days with temperatures of 35c or higher, and Nagoya's temperature was the highest in July. Tokyo experienced its first extremely hot day of the year yesterday, the 20th (Monday), and the temperature rose to 36.6c around noon, making it the second consecutive extremely hot day.

#Maximum temperature in major cities
Sapporo 30.7c
*Sendai 35.6c
*Tokyo 36.4c
*Nagoya 39.7c (updated July's No. 1 value)
*Osaka 37.1c
Fukuoka 35.3c
Naha 32.7c
*:Highest temperature recorded this year



Tomorrow, the 22nd (Wednesday), the hot air of midsummer will remain in the skies over western and eastern Japan.
Looking at the minimum temperature on the morning of tomorrow, the 22nd, it is expected to be a tropical night that will not drop below 25 degrees Celsius in many areas. The expected maximum temperature during the day is 40c in Nagoya and Kumagaya (Saitama Prefecture), 39c in Maebashi and Gifu, and many places in western and eastern Japan will have temperatures above 35c.
Please be on guard against heatstroke day and night, and take all necessary measures such as drinking plenty of water, supplementing with salt, and taking adequate breaks.

High probability of lightning forecast in western and eastern Japan; be careful of sudden changes in weather from the afternoon

2026/07/21 13:33

Today, the 21st (Tuesday), atmospheric conditions have become unstable mainly in inland areas and mountains near Honshu due to rising temperatures during the day and moist air.



Looking at the rain cloud radar at 1 p.m., there are scattered rain clouds (indicated by the red radar) in the inland and mountainous areas from Tohoku to Chugoku and Shikoku. Although the range of rain clouds is narrow and localized, there are some places where there are sudden rain and thunderstorms, as seen in AMeDAS observation at 1 pm in Ogouchi, Okutama Town, Tokyo, where moderately heavy rain of 11.0 mm/h was observed.

From the afternoon of today, the 21st, rain clouds and thunderclouds are particularly likely to develop, especially inland and along the mountains. Looking at the predicted probability of lightning, the probability is high in a wide area from southern Tohoku to Kyushu, and there are areas in particular in the northern Kanto and Koshin regions where the probability is over 90%, so we need to be careful about sudden changes in the weather.
Please be careful as sudden rain or thunderstorms can cause rivers to rise in a short period of time and roads to flood. Also, be careful of landslides, lightning strikes, strong gusts of wind, etc. caused by tornadoes. If you see signs of a sudden change in weather, such as seeing black clouds or hearing thunder, please take precautions such as evacuating to a sturdy building.

Dangerous heat that exceeds body temperature - 40 degrees Celsius expected in Kumagaya; heatstroke warning alert the highest this season

2026/07/21 06:51

Today, the 21st (Tuesday), strong sunlight is expected to shine over a wide area due to the Pacific anticyclone covering eastern and western Japan. Extremely hot days with maximum temperatures of 35 degrees Celsius or higher are expected in various places from the southern Tohoku region to Kyushu, and dangerously hot days approaching 40 degrees Celsius are expected in inland areas. In particular, Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture, is predicted to have a maximum temperature of 40 degrees Celsius, which could be the first "extremely hot day" of the year. Even in central Tokyo, the weather is expected to be extremely hot, with temperatures expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius. Please take all possible measures to prevent heat stroke.

The predicted maximum temperature in each region is Sapporo 29c, Sendai 34c, Tokyo 36c, Kanazawa 34c, Nagoya 39c, Osaka 37c, Kochi 35c, and Fukuoka 33c.



The Ministry of the Environment and the Japan Meteorological Agency have issued heat stroke warning alerts from Tohoku to Okinawa, targeting 44 areas in 42 prefectures, the highest number this season. This will also be the first announcement of this year in Gifu and Osaka prefectures.

#Heatstroke Warning Alert Announcement Target Areas
Miyagi Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture, Ibaraki Prefecture, Tochigi Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture, Tokyo, Chiba Prefecture, Kanagawa Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture, Yamanashi Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Aichi Prefecture Prefectures: Gifu, Mie, Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama, Okayama, Hiroshima, Shimane, Tottori, Tokushima, Kagawa, Ai Hime prefecture, Kochi prefecture, Yamaguchi prefecture, Fukuoka prefecture, Oita prefecture, Nagasaki prefecture, Saga prefecture, Kumamoto prefecture, Miyazaki prefecture, Kagoshima prefecture (excluding Amami region), Okinawa prefecture (Okinawa main island region), Okinawa prefecture (Daitojima region), Okinawa prefecture (Yae) Mountain regions)

In areas where a heatstroke warning has been issued, there is a risk of damage to human health due to heatstroke due to extremely high temperatures.
Please refrain from activities during hot hours as much as possible, and be conscious of taking frequent breaks and replenishing hydration and salt intake.
Also, please use the air conditioner as appropriate to stay indoors in a cool environment, and take precautions against heatstroke indoors.

Today's 21st (Tuesday) weather: Sunny and dangerously hot from eastern to western Japan. Heat stroke warning

2026/07/21 06:22

The rainy season front is expected to remain in Tohoku today, the 21st (Tuesday), after the holidays. On the other hand, eastern and western Japan will be covered by the Pacific anticyclone and will be exposed to strong sunlight.



There are times when clouds spread in Hokkaido, but most of the time it will be sunny. There is a possibility of showers in parts of the Pacific Ocean in the afternoon, so it's a good idea to bring a foldable umbrella.
In the northern part of Tohoku, clouds tend to spread, and there are likely to be some places where it will rain. It will be safe to have rain gear when going out.

From the southern Tohoku region to Kyushu, there are many places where the sun reaches, and the intense heat continues. The maximum temperature in many places will exceed 35 degrees Celsius, and it is expected to be dangerously hot, exceeding body temperature. Be careful not only of outdoor heatstroke but also of heatstroke indoors.
In addition, as temperatures rise, rain clouds are expected to develop locally in the afternoon, mainly along the mountains and inland. You also need to pay attention to changes in the sky.

Tomorrow, the 21st (Tuesday), there is a risk of disaster-level heat in the Tokai and Kanto regions; 40 degrees Celsius expected in Kumagaya. Will this be the first extremely hot day of the year

2026/07/20 18:39

Tomorrow, the 21st (Tuesday) after the holidays, the Pacific anticyclone will become even stronger, so the intense heat is likely to continue mainly in the Tokai and Kanto regions.



In particular, Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture, is expected to experience intense heat of 40 degrees Celsius. This will be the first time this year that we have had such a hot day nationwide. Temperatures in Nagoya and Gifu are also expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius, which is just one step away from an extremely hot day.



The severe heat continues in Western Japan, with temperatures in places like Kyoto and Okayama likely to reach 37 degrees Celsius, exceeding body temperature.



A [Heatstroke Warning Alert] has been issued widely for tomorrow, mainly in Kyushu and southern Tohoku.
Please be extremely careful about heatstroke day and night, drink plenty of water and salt, and use air conditioning even at night to prevent heatstroke.




The Ministry of the Environment's "Heatstroke Prevention Information Site" updates information on the risk of heatstroke (Heatstroke Warning Alert) on a daily basis.
Please check the alert level in your area and act accordingly.

Also, the heat level has risen a notch this week, and the disaster-level heat is expected to continue from tomorrow onwards. Avoid going out in strong sunlight as much as possible and try to stay in a cool place.