Extreme Heat and Storms in Japan: Weather Updates for August 12, 2023

2023-08-11 23:47:14

Extreme heat on the 12th, near 40 degrees Celsius in the Tokai area, thunderstorms in the center of Tohoku, swells from a typhoon on the Pacific coast (Meteorological forecaster Yoshika Toda, August 12, 2023)-Japan Weather Association tenki.jp

Extreme heat on the 12th, 40°C in the Tokai region, thunderstorms in the center of the Tohoku region, swells from the typhoon along the Pacific coast

August 12, 2023 08:47

Today, the 12th (Saturday) is also extremely hot in a wide area. Some places, including Nagoya City, are approaching 40°C. Tohoku has rain and thunderstorms, and some rain like waterfalls. Thunderclouds develop locally even in sunny areas. The swells from Typhoon No. 7 reach the Pacific coast from northern Japan to western Japan, raising the waves.

Heat exceeding body temperature mainly in Tokai and Kinki

Today, the 12th (Saturday), the temperature rises at a fast pace. It will be extremely hot in eastern and western Japan, exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.
In particular, there are many places in the Tokai and Kinki areas where the temperature exceeds the body temperature, and there are places where the temperature approaches 40 degrees Celsius, such as 39 degrees Celsius in Nagoya City.
Frequent hydration and moderate salt replenishment to prevent heat stroke. If you are already in poor physical condition due to lack of sleep, the risk of heat stroke increases even more. Do not push yourself too hard for outdoor leisure activities, and consider rescheduling.
Signs of heatstroke include dizziness, lightheadedness, numbness in the hands and feet, hot flushes, mild headaches, and nausea. If you feel even the slightest change in your physical condition, it is important to immediately take a rest in a cool place and lower your body temperature.

Rain and thunderstorms in Tohoku This morning, linear precipitation belts in Iwate Prefecture Thunderclouds develop locally even in sunny areas

In the Tohoku region, atmospheric conditions are unstable due to low pressure and cold air above.
Especially in the inland area of ​​Iwate Prefecture, a linear rain belt occurred this morning, and very heavy rain continued to fall in the same place.
Through tonight, rain clouds and thunder clouds are likely to develop mainly in the northern part of Tohoku, and there will be places with very heavy rain.

Rain and thunderstorms are likely in places along the mountains and inland in the Hokuriku region and Kanto region to the west, so please pay attention to changes in sky conditions.

Pacific Coast Typhoon No. 7 raises waves with swells

As of 06:00 on the 12th, the very strong Typhoon No. 7 is north of Chichijima and is slowly moving northward.
The Ogasawara Islands are past the peak of the stormy weather, but the Izu Islands will gradually get stronger winds and the sea will be rough.

Swells from the typhoon will also reach the Pacific coast of northern and western Japan. A wave advisory has been issued for a wide area. Even if you stay away from the typhoon, you can’t let your guard down. Even if the weather is calm, unexpectedly high waves may suddenly crash. Do not approach the sea unnecessarily.

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