16-06-2025
Unstable weather, high temperatures forecast for western Japan
Japanese weather officials say unstable atmospheric conditions will likely bring localized downpours to northern Kyushu through Tuesday morning.
The Meteorological Agency says a low-pressure system accompanied by a rain front is expected to move from western to northern Japan through Tuesday.
The agency says warm, damp air and rising temperatures will make atmospheric conditions very unstable.
Some parts of western Japan will likely have downpours of more than 30 millimeters per hour through Tuesday morning.
Up to 100 millimeters of heavy rain may fall in the 24-hour period until Tuesday morning in northern Kyushu.
The agency is calling for caution against mudslides, flooding in low-lying areas, swollen rivers, lightning strikes and strong gusts such as tornadoes.
People are also advised to seek shelter in sturdy buildings if there are signs of thunderclouds approaching.
Weather officials warn that temperatures will likely soar in western to eastern Japan on Monday.
They forecast daytime highs of 36 degrees Celsius in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture and 35 degrees in the cities of Takamatsu, Okayama and Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture.
Heatstroke alerts have been issued for the prefectures of Wakayama and Kagawa, the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture and the Yaeyama region of Okinawa Prefecture.
Temperatures are expected to remain high throughout the week.
People are advised to take precautions against heatstroke, such as using air conditioners and consuming lots of water and adequate amounts of salt.
