On the 24th, the maximum temperature exceeds 37 degrees Celsius, and there are places where the heat is reminiscent of the end of the rainy season, but the temperature will rise further on Saturdays and Sundays, and the forecast for the next two weeks also predicts high temperature trends in various places. It has been.
In addition, the temperature is expected to rise nationwide from next month to September, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for preparations for heat stroke.
July-September Higher than normal in northern and western Japan
According to the long-range forecast released by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the area around Japan is likely to be covered with warm air for the three months from next month to September, and the average temperature is expected to be "higher" than normal in northern Japan, eastern Japan, and western Japan.
Okinawa / Amami is expected to be "almost normal".
Due to the influence of the La Nina phenomenon, where the sea surface temperature off the coast of South America is low, the Pacific High overhangs to the north, and it is expected that the Baiu front will move northward earlier than normal.
Japan Meteorological Agency "It is possible that the rainy season will end earlier than usual, but it is difficult to predict ..."
Then, will the rainy season end as it is?
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, "Overall, the rainy season may end earlier than usual, but it is difficult to predict. I would like to make a decision from next week based on the outlook for the weather."
Be careful even in the case of "heavy rain after the rainy season"
On the other hand, the Japan Meteorological Agency wants you to be aware that even if the announcement of the end of the rainy season is early, "the possibility of heavy rain has not disappeared."
"Heavy rain after the rainy season" can occur sufficiently if conditions are met, such as a temporary southward movement of the front, a large amount of moist air, and cold air in the sky.
He added, "It is expected that the rainy season will move northward earlier than normal, but there is a risk of heavy rain, such as when a large amount of moist air flows in. I would like you to continue preparing for the rain."