きょうも東北とうほく～九州きゅうしゅうにかけ猛烈もうれつな暑あつさ　熱中症ねっちゅうしょう対策たいさくの徹底てっていを

On the 19th, extremely hot weather is expected in various areas from Tohoku to Kyushu, and in Kanto, dangerous heat of around 38 degrees is forecast. Please take thorough precautions against heatstroke.

On the other hand, due to the influence of a tropical depression, Okinawa Prefecture is experiencing heavy rain. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be very cautious about landslides, rising river levels, and flooding in low-lying areas.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, it is expected to be sunny and warm again on the 19th in various regions from Tohoku to Kyushu.

The highest temperatures during the day are expected to reach a dangerous 38°C in Maebashi City and Kumagaya City in Saitama Prefecture, 37°C in Kofu City, Nagoya City, and Gifu City, 36°C in Fukui City, Kyoto City, Osaka City, Takamatsu City, and Kumamoto City, and 35°C in central Tokyo, Sendai City, Otsu City, and Tottori City, with extremely hot days predicted in many areas.

A heatstroke alert has been issued for 24 prefectures across the country, from Kanto to Kyushu and Okinawa, as the risk of heatstroke is extremely high.

Please take thorough measures against heatstroke, such as using air conditioning properly and replenishing water and salt.

When cleaning up or working in areas affected by heavy rain, it’s important to take frequent breaks and also check in with those around you to see if anyone is feeling unwell.

On the 19th, very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms is expected in Okinawa Prefecture, and there is also a possibility of heavy rain in the Amami region.

The amount of rainfall expected in the 24 hours until the morning of the 20th is up to 150 millimeters in Okinawa Prefecture and 100 millimeters in the Amami region in areas where it will be heavy.

Also, in Okinawa and Amami on the 19th, strong winds are expected, and some areas at sea are likely to be rough with swells.

Heavy rain expected in northern Japan. A low-pressure system and a front are forecast to approach northern Japan, and on the 19th, there is a risk of heavy rain of more than 30 millimeters per hour.

The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be extremely cautious of landslides, rising river levels, and flooding in low-lying areas, as well as to watch out for lightning, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind, and hail.

In Okinawa and Amami, it is also necessary to be very careful of strong winds and high waves.