Large and extremely strong typhoon No. 9 approaches Asusakishima Islands; serious disaster at risk for coastal facilities

2026/07/10 18:09

As of 16:00 on the 10th today, Typhoon No. 9, a large and extremely strong typhoon, is moving north-northwest at a speed of 20 km/h approximately 35 km south-southeast of Miyakojima with strong winds.

#Typhoon No.9 10th (Friday) 16:00
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Center location Approximately 35km
south-southeast of Miyakojima Size Large
Strength Very strong
Movement North-northwest 20km/h
Central pressure 935 hPa
Maximum wind speed 45 m/s (near the center)
Maximum instantaneous wind speed 60 m/s
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Typhoon No. 9 is expected to move northwestward south of Okinawa, and will approach the Sakishima Islands by the morning of Saturday the 11th tomorrow, while maintaining "very strong" strength.

As the typhoon approaches, strong winds are blowing in the Okinawa region, and strong winds are expected to blow through tomorrow (Saturday) the 11th, threatening to collapse some houses, and will cause severe flooding at sea. Please evacuate to a sturdy building before the winds get stronger, and take strict precautions against the storm by staying away from windows while indoors.
Also, please be extremely cautious of high waves accompanied by swells, landslides caused by heavy rain, inundation of low-lying land, rising water levels and flooding of rivers, and continue to be extremely cautious of high waves the day after tomorrow, the 12th (Sunday).
Tide levels will rise from late evening today on the 10th until the morning of Saturday, the 11th tomorrow, and there is a risk of serious disasters occurring at coastal facilities. Low-lying areas near coasts and river mouths need to be extremely careful about inundation and submergence caused by storm surges, as well as flooding caused by waves that overlap with storm surges.

In addition, in the Amami region, please be extremely cautious of high waves accompanied by swells through tomorrow, the 11th (Saturday), and continue to be on guard the following day, the 12th (Sunday).
In southern Kyushu, please be careful of high waves with swells tomorrow, Saturday the 11th.
Please be careful as there is a risk of lightning strikes and strong wind gusts such as tornadoes occurring under developed rain clouds.




[Wind Forecast]
A storm is blowing in the Okinawa region, and it will continue to be fierce until tomorrow, the 11th (Saturday).

#Expected wind strength
+Maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected for today 10th
Amami region 18m/s (30m/s)
Okinawa main island region 25m/s (35m/s)
Daitojima region 18m/s (30m/s) )
Miyakojima region 35m/s (50m/s)
Yaeyama region 35m/s (50m/s)
+Tomorrow 11th Maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected on (Sat)
Amami region 18m/s (30m/s)
Okinawa main island region 2 5m/s (35m/s)
Daitojima region 18m/s (30m/s)
Miyakojima region 45m/s (60m/s )
Yaeyama region 45m/s (60m/s)
+Maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected on the 12th (Sunday) tomorrow
Miyakojima region 20m/s (30m/s)
Yaeyama region 20m/s (30m/s)

[Wave forecast]
In the Okinawa and Amami regions, there will be intense swells and swells as the typhoon approaches tomorrow, the 11th (Saturday). Tomorrow, the 11th (Saturday), is expected to be heavy with swells in southern Kyushu.
In the Okinawa region, there will be heavy rain on the 12th (Sunday), and in the Amami region, there will be heavy rain on the 12th (Sunday).

#Expected wave height (with swell)
+Expected wave height for today, the 10th
Southern Kyushu 5m
Amami region 9m
Okinawa main island region 11m
Daitojima region 8m
Miyako Island region 13m
Yaeyama region 13m
Expected wave height for tomorrow 11th (Saturday)
Southern Kyushu 6m
Amami region 9m
Okinawa main island 12m
Daitojima region 8m
Miyakojima region 13m
Yaeyama region 13m
Wave height expected on the 12th (Sunday) tomorrow
Southern Kyushu 5m
Amami region 6m
Okinawa main island 9m
Daitojima region 6m
Miyakojima Region 8m
Yaeyama Region 8m

[Rain Forecast]
In the Sakishima Islands, there will be heavy rain with thunderstorms and heavy rain of more than 80mm per hour, and extremely heavy rain of more than 50mm per hour until tomorrow the 11th (Saturday).

#Expected amount of rain (in places where there is a lot of it)
+Precipitation expected for 1 hour today, the 10th,
Okinawa main island region 30mm
Miyakojima region 30mm
Yaeyama region 40mm
+One-hour precipitation expected for tomorrow 11th (Saturday)
Okinawa main island region 40mm
Miyakojima region 50mm
8 Shigeyama region 80mm
+24-hour precipitation expected by 18:00 tomorrow 11th (Sat)
Okinawa main island region 100mm
Miyakojima region 250mm
Yaeyama region 300mm
+24-hour precipitation expected by 18:00 on the 12th (Sunday) the next day
Miyakojima region 50mm
Yaeyama region 60mm

[Next week will be a very hot day] Tokyo is expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius, and Nagoya is expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius every day. Beware of heatstroke! (Commentary: Weather forecaster Atsuko Miyake)

2026/07/10 15:14

One of the strongest typhoons approaching the Japanese archipelago this year is currently approaching the Okinawa region.



Typhoon No.9 is now a large and extremely powerful force.
It is located on the sea south-southeast of Miyakojima and is moving northwest at 20km/h.
The maximum instantaneous wind speed near the center is 60M.

A typhoon is expected to approach Okinawa's Sakishima Islands tomorrow (Saturday) morning, bringing with it fierce winds that could destroy some houses.
For more information about Typhoon No. 9, please also check out our YouTube Okinawa channel, where we talk about it in detail.

As a result of the indirect effects of this typhoon, high pressure is strengthening near Honshu.



This is the forecast weather map for tonight.
The area around this area is expected to be covered in high pressure and have many sunny skies into tonight.
The weather is sunny and the temperature is rising during the day.



Looking at the maximum temperature until noon, the temperature in Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture has risen to 36.0c, making it an extremely hot day since the morning.

In addition, today's temperature was 35.9c in Hita City, Oita Prefecture, making it the third consecutive day of extreme heat.



Furthermore, it looks like the heat will be severe tomorrow and the day after.
Temperatures will rise, especially in Kyushu.
This is because a high pressure system is coming directly over Kyushu.
Fukuoka is expected to experience extremely hot days tomorrow, the 11th (Saturday) at 37 degrees Celsius, and the 12th (Sunday) at 38 degrees Celsius.

Also, there are likely to be some extremely hot days, especially in the inland areas of western and eastern Japan.



At this time of year, people are not yet used to the heat, so be careful of heat stroke.
Try to stay hydrated even if you're not thirsty.
Also, when you sweat a lot, make sure to take in a moderate amount of salt.
Please do not put up with the heat and use the air conditioner.



This heat brings sudden changes in the weather.

After this, let's take a look at the rain clouds.
Rain clouds are expected to develop along the mountains near Honshu into today's evening.
It rains widely during the day in Hokkaido, but it seems that the rain will stop in many places at night.

However, tomorrow (Saturday), cold air will flow into the upper air.
Moist air will also flow in around the edge of the large high-pressure system,
which will make the atmospheric conditions unstable in northern Japan tomorrow.

Especially in the afternoon when the temperature rises, heavy rain is likely to turn into thunderstorms in some places.
Please be careful of sudden heavy rain, lightning strikes, and gusts of wind in northern Japan and Hokuriku.



Saturday and Sunday weather.
First of all, the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa will experience very stormy weather as the typhoon approaches.
Please be on guard for strong winds, high waves, and heavy rain into tomorrow (Saturday).
Flooding may occur in coastal areas due to storm surges and high waves.

It will be extremely hot in Kyushu this Saturday and Sunday. Please be extremely careful about heat stroke.
Also, although there are parts of western and eastern Japan that experience sunny skies, please be careful of sudden changes in weather along the mountains.
There will be rain and thunderstorms in northern Japan and Hokuriku.
Please be careful of lightning, gusts of wind, and hail.



Weekly forecast. Next week, the heat will become severe even in eastern Japan.
Especially on the 14th (Tuesday), the temperature in Tokyo is expected to be 36c.
In Nagoya, temperatures are expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius on the 14th (Tuesday) and 15th (Wednesday), and depending on the location, it is likely to be a "severely hot day" of 40 degrees Celsius or higher.
Please be even more careful about heat stroke next week.

[Typhoon No. 9] Passes by with extremely strong force. Beware of strong winds that can destroy houses! (Commentary: Weather forecaster Atsuko Miyake)

2026/07/10 14:13

One of the strongest typhoons approaching the Japanese archipelago this year is currently approaching the Okinawa region.

From the evening of today, the 10th (Friday) onwards, ferocious winds are expected to blow in areas such as Ishigaki Island and Miyako Island,
with strong winds that can cause houses to collapse in some areas.
Please protect your own safety by moving to a sturdy building as soon as possible.



Now, let's take a look at the predicted course of the typhoon.
Typhoon No.9 is now a large and extremely powerful force.
It is located approximately 500 kilometers south-southeast of Miyako Island in the ocean. It is moving northwest at 20km/h.
The central pressure is 935hPa, and the maximum instantaneous wind speed near the center is 60 meters.

After this, there is a possibility that it will approach Ishigaki Island, Miyako Island, etc. until the morning of the 11th (Saturday) tomorrow,
and pass through while maintaining very strong power.



There is a possibility of entering the typhoon's storm region.
The purple area is where there is a high possibility of entering the storm area.
There are purple signs not only in the Miyakojima and Yaeyama regions, but also in the southern part of the main island of Okinawa.

From today evening until tomorrow (Saturday), vigilance will be required for strong winds not only in the Sakishima Islands but also on the main island of Okinawa.



First, let's look at the rain and wind forecast.

After today's evening, the outermost rain clouds of the typhoon are expected to form.
It is expected to rain on the main island of Okinawa.
Also, it seems that there are places in Miyakojima and Ishigakijima where it rains heavily.
The rain will gradually become stronger and the wind will become stronger from now on through the night.



At dawn tomorrow (Saturday), active rain clouds swirling around the center of the typhoon will hang over the Sakishima Islands.
Very heavy rain is expected to occur in the Ishigaki Island and Miyako Island regions, and there is a risk of localized torrential rain.

The expected amount of rain into tomorrow (Saturday) is a heavy rain of 80mm per hour in the Yaeyama region.
In addition, 250 mm of precipitation is expected over the next 24 hours by noon tomorrow (Saturday).
The rain is expected to continue after that, so we need to be on guard against heavy rain.
Please be careful of landslides, etc. In some cases, a Level 4 heavy rain warning may be issued.
Please also pay attention to information regarding condemnation from local governments.



If you combine the rain with the wind forecast, it is predicted that it will be quite ferocious.
Tomorrow (Sat) maximum instantaneous wind speed is expected to be 60 m/s.
This is a strong wind that can cause some houses to collapse, and it is quite dangerous to be outside.
Make sure to move to a sturdy building.



In preparation for strong winds, please strengthen windows and close curtains indoors.
Also, the window glass may break.
If the window glass breaks and a strong wind blows, the roof on the second floor can be blown off in one go.
In that case, it is quite dangerous to stay on the 2nd floor, so please stay in a room on the 1st floor with no windows.
Please note that cases where there is a risk of landslides or flooding due to heavy rain are excluded.

Also, please close your shutters when outdoors and stay away from telephone poles and large trees.



provides detailed weather information for each location.
Saturday and Sunday weather.
Tomorrow, the 11th (Saturday), the weather will be very stormy, mainly in the Sakishima Islands, due to the approaching typhoon.
Also, in coastal areas, high waves and storm surges may cause flooding.
Please stay away from coastal areas.

On the 12th (Sunday), the rain and wind will gradually weaken, but
the weather will not clear up even after that.
It looks like it will be hot and humid on Sunday.



Next week, the sunny skies will gradually return and the summer sky will spread out.
We need to be careful about the heat again.

[Latest typhoon information] Typhoon No. 9 Okinawa main island is within strong wind area

2026/07/10 06:49

Typhoon No. 9, a large and extremely strong typhoon, was located south of Okinawa at 3:00 pm on the 10th and was moving north-northwest at a speed of approximately 15 kilometers per hour.

Typhoon No. 9 is expected to maintain its strength and approach the Sakishima Islands on the morning of the 11th. In the Okinawa region, please be on high alert for strong winds, high waves, landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, rising and overflowing rivers, and storm surges through the 11th. People in the Amami region should be on high alert for high waves until the 11th, and southern Kyushu should be on high alert for the 11th.



[Wind forecast]
In the Okinawa region, there will be strong winds on the evening of the 10th, and fierce winds will continue until the 11th.
Maximum wind speed expected on the 10th (maximum instantaneous wind speed)
Okinawa region 35 meters (50 meters)
Maximum wind speed expected on the 11th (maximum instantaneous wind speed)
offshore Nawa region 45 meters (60 meters)

[Wave forecast]
In the Okinawa and Amami regions, the typhoon will approach on the 11th, with swells and intense waves. Southern Kyushu is also expected to experience heavy swells on the 11th.
Expected wave height on the 10th
Southern Kyushu 5 meters with swells
Amami region 9 meters with swells
Okinawa area 13 meters with swells
Wave height expected on the 11th
Southern Kyushu 6 meters with swells
Amami region 9 meters With swells
Okinawa region 13 meters with swells
Wave height expected on the 12th
Southern Kyushu 5 meters with swells
Amami region 6 meters with swells
Okinawa region 8 meters with swells
In the Okinawa and Amami regions, it will be a big storm on the 12th.

[Rain Forecast]
Heavy rain is expected to occur in the Sakishima Islands through the 11th, with heavy to very heavy rain accompanied by thunder.
The expected 24-hour precipitation from 6:00 on the 10th to 6:00 on the 11th is high,
Okinawa region, 250 mm
Then, the 24-hour rainfall expected from 6:00 on the 11th to 6:00 on the 12th is high,
Okinawa region: 200 mm



[Disaster Prevention Matters]
With the approach of the typhoon, strong winds will develop in the Okinawa region from the evening of the 10th, and strong winds that may cause some houses to collapse into the 11th are expected to cause severe flooding. Please move to a sturdy building before the wind gets stronger, and take extreme precautions against strong winds by staying away from windows indoors.

Also, please be extremely cautious of high waves with swells, landslides caused by heavy rain, flooding of low-lying areas, and rising and flooding rivers.
Please be careful of high waves on the 12th as well.

The tide level will rise from late on the night of the 10th until dawn on the 11th, and there is a risk of serious disaster for coastal facilities. In low-lying areas near the coast and river mouths, please be extremely careful about flooding and submergence due to high tides, and flooding caused by waves that overlap with high tides.

Be careful of strong gusts of wind such as lightning and tornadoes. If there are signs that a cumulonimbus cloud is approaching, please take precautions such as moving inside a building.
In the Amami region, please be on high alert for high waves with swells through the 11th, and continue to be cautious on the 12th.
In southern Kyushu, please be careful of high waves accompanied by swells on the 11th.

Weather for tomorrow, the 10th (Friday): Sunny and high temperatures near Honshu; winds gradually increasing in Okinawa and Amami

2026/07/09 23:32

Today, the 9th, the area around Honshu was covered with high pressure, and it was sunny over a wide area.
Meanwhile, near Hokkaido, due to the influence of a trough in atmospheric pressure, rain fell mainly in the western part of the country, and the area of rain gradually expanded into the night.

With the sunshine reaching Honshu, temperatures rose, and many locations in western Japan experienced an extremely hot day, with temperatures reaching 35.5c in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Also, 34.8c was observed in Tsugawa, Aga Town, Higashikanbara District, Niigata Prefecture.

Tomorrow, the area around Honshu is expected to continue to be sunny, with temperatures expected to exceed 30c in many places during the day.
There is a risk of extremely hot days, especially in western Japan. Please take precautions against heat stroke, such as staying hydrated frequently.



The rain will continue in Hokkaido, but it is expected to stop overnight.
Along the inland mountains of Hokuriku and eastern Japan, atmospheric conditions will become unstable due to rising temperatures during the day, and there is a risk of localized thunderstorms in the evening. It's safe to carry a folding umbrella.

In the Okinawa/Amami region, winds are expected to gradually become stronger from around the 10th tomorrow due to Typhoon No.9.



Stormy winds are expected to make it dangerous to go outside during peak hours. Please complete your disaster preparations as soon as possible before the winds get stronger.
In the Okinawa/Amami region, strict vigilance is required until around the 12th due to heavy rain, strong winds, and high waves.

[Latest typhoon information] Large and extremely strong typhoon No. 9 approaches the Sakishima Islands on the morning of the 11th. Strict warning against heavy rain and strong winds

2026/07/09 19:59

Typhoon No. 9, which is large and extremely strong, is expected to remain strong and approach the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture by the morning of the 11th. The strong winds, which could cause buildings to collapse, are expected to continue for a long time. Please be extremely cautious of strong winds, high waves with swells, landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, rising and overflowing rivers, and storm surges.



As of 6pm today, the 9th, Typhoon No. 9 is located in the east of the Philippines and is moving west-northwest at a speed of about 15 kilometers per hour. The atmospheric pressure at the center is 925 hectopascals, the maximum wind speed near the center is 50 m, and the maximum instantaneous wind speed is 70 m.

Typhoon No. 9 is moving northwest and is expected to reach the south of Okinawa by 6 a.m. tomorrow, Friday the 10th. After that, it is expected to remain very strong and approach the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture by the morning of the 11th (Saturday) the next day. It is expected to approach the Miyakojima region from dawn to dawn on the 11th (Saturday), and the Yaeyama region will approach the area in the morning.



The rain and wind will gradually become stronger in the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa, and from tomorrow the 10th (Friday) to the 11th (Saturday) the day after, there will be strong winds that could cause some houses to collapse.
In the Miyakojima and Yaeyama regions, please be on high alert for strong winds and heavy rain starting before noon tomorrow, the 10th (Friday). There is also a risk of strong winds in the main island of Okinawa from the evening onwards. The typhoon will not move very fast, so the strong winds and heavy rain will continue for a long time. Please refrain from going out unless necessary and move to a sturdy building before the wind gets stronger. When indoors, try to stay away from windows.


The maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected on today 9th is
Okinawa main island region 15 meters (25 meters)
Daitojima region 15 meters (25 meters)
Miyakojima region 15 meters (25 meters)
Yaeyama region 15 meters (25 meters)

The maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected for tomorrow, the 10th (Friday), is
Okinawa main island region 23 meters (35 meters)
Daitojima region 18 meters (30 meters)
Miyakojima region 35 meters (50 meters)
Yaeyama region 35 meters (50 meters)

The maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected on Saturday the 11th tomorrow is
Okinawa main island region 23 meters (35 meters)
Daitojima region 18 meters (30 meters)
Miyakojima region 40 meters (60 meters)
Yaeyama region 50 meters (70 meters).

The predicted 24-hour precipitation from 6 pm today on the 9th to 6 pm on the 10th (Friday) tomorrow is high,
Yaeyama region 60 mm

Then, from 6 pm tomorrow the 10th (Friday) to 6 pm on the 11th (Saturday) the next day, the expected 24-hour precipitation amount is
Okinawa main island region 80 mm
Miyakojima region 200mm
Yaeyama region 300mm

After that, the predicted 24-hour rainfall from 6pm on Saturday the 11th to 6pm on Sunday the 12th will be 80mm in the Yaeyama region.

Summary of weather and temperature (June 28th to July 4th) Linear rain belt occurs in northern Kyushu. Rainy season ends in Okinawa/Amami

2026/07/09 16:34

This is a summary of the weather and temperature from June 28th to July 4th, 2026.


[About the weather for this period]
#Characteristics of atmospheric pressure distribution
On the 28th, the area around Honshu was within a high pressure zone. The extratropical cyclone that changed from Typhoon No. 7 moved away from Japan to the east and merged with the front. The rainy season front is stationary from the East China Sea to the south of Honshu and the sea east of Japan. On the 29th, the area around Honshu will be gently covered by high pressure over the Sea of Japan and the sea east of Japan. The rainy season front extends from South China to the East China Sea and the southern coast of Honshu, and is gradually moving north. On the 30th, there was a high pressure area near Honshu. The rainy season front passed from southern Japan to southern Kyushu and extended into central China. On the 1st, the rainy season front remained stationary near Honshu. There are kinks on the front to the east of Japan and the East China Sea, and the kinks on the front turned into a low pressure system around 9 a.m. and moved east-northeast. On the 2nd, the rainy season front stalled near Honshu, and the low pressure above the front moved eastward from near the San'in area to the south coast of the Kanto region. Typhoon No. 9 occurs in the Marshall Islands. On the 3rd, the rainy season front passed through southern Kyushu and stopped south of Honshu. On the 4th, the rainy season front remained stationary from the Tsushima coast to western Japan and southern Japan. Typhoon No. 9 was extremely powerful and moved westward near the Truk Islands, accompanied by strong winds.

#Precipitation
On the 28th, the effects of warm, humid air associated with the typhoon and the seasonal rain front remained, and rain began to fall on and off in western and eastern Japan. On the 29th, it was cloudy and rainy in southern Kyushu and Kanto-Koshin. Rain clouds developed in the Amami region, and there were some places where it rained very heavily. The rainy season has ended in Okinawa. On the 30th, heavy rain occurred in the Nansei Islands, Kyushu, Izu Islands, and other areas. In the evening, localized thunderstorms occurred along Mt. Kanto. Extremely heavy rain fell in Gunma Prefecture, and a temporary Level 3 landslide warning was issued. On the 1st, the rain intensified mainly in Kyushu, and in northern Kyushu, a near-linear rain band forecast was announced for northern Nagasaki and northern Saga prefectures. On the 2nd, a linear precipitation band formed in five prefectures in northern Kyushu (Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Oita, and Kumamoto) due to low pressure above the front and warm, humid air flowing toward the front. On the 3rd, atmospheric conditions became unstable mainly along the mountains of northern and eastern Japan, and there were places where it rained. On the 4th, a kink occurred on the front. Heavy rain fell near the front and kink. In Kyushu, rain fell mainly in Kumamoto and Saga prefectures due to the influence of the rainy season front.

#Temperature
On the 28th, Tohoku to Kyushu was covered by high pressure, and the sun was shining, causing temperatures to rise. Midsummer days with temperatures above 30 C were observed in places such as Kochi Prefecture. On the 29th, sunlight reached areas from Tohoku to Kyushu under high pressure, and midsummer days with temperatures of over 30 C were observed in places where temperatures had risen, such as Kyushu and the Tokai region. On the 30th, temperatures across the country were higher than normal. Temperatures in the Kinki and Hokuriku regions reached midsummer levels. On the 1st, there were many places in western Japan where the temperature was lower than the previous day, with the highest temperature in Kake, Akiota-cho, Hiroshima Prefecture being 21.7 C, which was about 9.1 C lower than the previous day. On the 2nd, temperatures rose mainly in western Japan, where sunlight returned in the afternoon. Temperatures rose particularly in areas where winds were occurring due to northerly winds, reaching 34.0 degrees Celsius in Kochi City. On the 3rd, the Sea of Japan coast of Hokkaido and Tohoku, Kinki, Chugoku, and Shikoku experienced periods of sunshine and temperatures rose. Western Japan was blanketed in warm air with temperatures around +15 degrees Celsius at an altitude of 1,500 meters. On the 4th, it was a midsummer day in the Tokai region, the Pacific coast of Kinki and Shikoku, and temperatures were comparable to midsummer in the sunny Tohoku Sea of Japan region.



# Weather summary for this period (June 28th to July 4th)
The average temperature was lower than normal in many places, as clouds tended to spread from western to eastern Japan due to the rainy season front and humid air. On the other hand, in northern Japan, which is prone to being covered by high pressure, many places were at or slightly above normal.
Precipitation was higher than normal in many places from western to eastern Japan due to the influence of the seasonal rain front. On the other hand, the end of the rainy season was announced in Okinawa on the 29th and in Amami on the 1st, and many places in the Nansei Islands had fewer rains than normal. Northern Japan also had many sunny days, and the weather was much lower than normal.
Sunshine hours were lower than normal, mainly on the Pacific side, as the rainy season continued from eastern to western Japan. In northern Japan, where there were many sunny days due to high pressure, there were many hours of sunshine, especially on the Sea of Japan side of Tohoku, and in Akita, the hours of sunshine were more than twice that of normal.

Today's 9th (Thursday) Afternoon Weather: Sunshine will reach western and eastern Japan, 37 degrees Celsius expected in Kyushu, beware of heatstroke

2026/07/09 12:24

The afternoon of today, the 9th, will be extremely hot, especially in western and eastern Japan, with a maximum temperature of 37 C in inland Kyushu, which will be as hot as body temperature in some places. Heat stroke warning alerts have been announced in Fukuoka and Kumamoto prefectures. Western Japan and Hokuriku are expected to experience extremely hot days with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius in some places. It is essential to take thorough measures against the heat.



The afternoon of today, the 9th, will be extremely hot mainly in western and eastern Japan due to the warm air in the sky and strong sunlight. Temperatures are particularly high in Kyushu, with the highest temperature expected in Hita City, Oita Prefecture, to reach 37 degrees Celsius, which is expected to be as hot as body temperature. It will also be an extremely hot day, with temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius in Saga City and Kumamoto City. Heat stroke warning alerts have been announced in seven prefectures including Fukuoka and Kumamoto, and Shimane Prefecture is the first in the Chugoku region to be issued this year.



It is expected to be an extremely hot day with maximum temperatures of 35 C or higher in places in western Japan and Hokuriku, with temperatures of 35 C expected in Kyoto and Fukui cities.
The risk of heatstroke seems to be increasing all at once in various places, so please take all possible precautions such as staying hydrated frequently.

[Latest typhoon information] Typhoon No. 9 is very strong and will approach the Sakishima Islands around the 11th. Fierce winds with a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 70 m/s are likely to blow.

2026/07/09 08:08

As of 6:45 a.m. today, the 9th (Thursday), Typhoon No. 9, a large and extremely strong typhoon, is moving west-northwest over the eastern seaboard of the Philippines.

#Typhoon No.9 9th (Thursday) 6:45am
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Size Large
Force Very strong
Center location East of the Philippines
Moved Dynamic speed West-northwest 20km/h
Central pressure 925hPa
Maximum wind speed 50m/s (near the center)
Maximum instantaneous wind speed 70m/s
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Typhoon No. 9 is expected to move northeastward and approach the Sakishima Islands of Okinawa as a very strong force without losing much strength. Winds in the Okinawa region have gradually become stronger since today, the 9th, and strong winds that could cause some houses to collapse are expected to blow tomorrow, Saturday, the 11th. Strict vigilance is required against strong winds.



The sea and coastal areas of the Okinawa region will experience heavy swells even before the typhoon approaches. As the typhoon approaches, the waves will further increase, and around the 10th to 11th, the waves are expected to be extremely strong, exceeding 10 meters in height. Additionally, the combination of rising tide levels and waves due to storm surges could cause further damage to coastal facilities. Please be extremely cautious of high waves accompanied by swells, and in low-lying areas near coasts and river mouths, be extremely cautious of inundation and flooding due to high tides.

Also, from the 10th to the 11th in the Sakishima Islands, there is a risk of warning-level heavy rain, including very heavy rain accompanied by thunder and torrential rain.
Please be extremely cautious of landslides, flooding of low-lying areas, rising water levels and flooding of rivers, etc.


#Wind Forecast
In the Okinawa region, the wind will gradually become stronger on the 9th, with ferocious winds expected from the 10th to the 11th.

Maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected on the 9th
Okinawa region 15 meters (25 meters)

Maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed) expected on the 10th
Okinawa region 35 meters (50 meters)

Expected on the 11th Maximum wind speed (maximum instantaneous wind speed)
Okinawa region 50 meters (70 meters)

#Wave forecast
In the Okinawa region, there will be heavy swells with swells even before the typhoon approaches on the 9th, and from the 10th to the 11th there will be severe waves. The Amami region is also expected to experience heavy swells.

Wave height expected on the 9th
Amami region, 5 meters, with swells
Okinawa region, 7 meters, with swells

Wave height expected on the 10th
Amami region, 8 meters, with swells
Okinawa region Wave height expected on the 11th: 13 meters with swells
Amami region: 8 meters with swells
Okinawa region: 13 meters with swells

Even after that, there is a risk that large waves will continue until around the 12th.


#Rain Forecast
In the Sakishima Islands, there will be very heavy rain accompanied by thunder and torrential rain from the 10th to the 11th, resulting in heavy rain.

The expected 24-hour precipitation from 6:00 on the 10th to 6:00 on the 11th is high in places,
Okinawa region 200 mm

Then, the 24-hour precipitation expected from 6:00 on the 11th to 6:00 on the 12th is high in places,
Okinawa region 200 mm.

Today's weather on the 9th (Thursday): Typhoon approaching! Don't forget to take precautions against heatstroke

2026/07/09 07:41

Typhoon No. 9 remains extremely strong and is moving westward east of the Philippines. The wind is expected to gradually increase in Okinawa from today, and it is expected to start raining in the Sakishima Islands. Please check the latest information and remain vigilant.



The Pacific anticyclone will strengthen, and sunlight will reach a wide area from western Japan to eastern Japan. However, there is a possibility of sudden thunderstorms mainly along the mountains in the afternoon, so please be careful of sudden changes in the weather. Temperatures are expected to rise to around 30 degrees Celsius throughout the country during the day, with some parts of western Japan expected to experience extreme heat. Please take all possible precautions against heat stroke, such as drinking plenty of water, taking salt supplements, and taking breaks. The front is approaching Hokkaido, and it is expected to start raining in the morning on the Sea of Japan side, with the area of rain gradually expanding to the east. It will also be cloudy in the northern Tohoku region, with a chance of showers.