西日本にしにほん中心ちゅうしんに気温きおん上昇じょうしょう 猛暑もうしょ日びのところも 熱中ねっちゅう症しょうへの対策たいさく徹底てっていを

Temperatures are rising mainly in western Japan even on the 5th, and areas such as the Chugoku and Kinki regions are experiencing extremely hot days with temperatures exceeding 35°C since the morning.

Extremely hot weather is expected to continue in many areas, so please continue to take thorough precautions against heatstroke.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, on the 5th, western Japan and surrounding areas will continue to be covered by a high-pressure system, and temperatures have been rising since the morning.

The highest temperature until 11 a.m. was 35°C in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture.

8 degrees ▽ 35 in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture

In addition to having a third extremely hot day, it was 34°C in Takamatsu City.

5 degrees ▽ 34 in Nagoya City

1°C ▽ 33 in Fukuoka City

5 degrees ▽ 31 in central Tokyo

It is extremely hot in various places, with temperatures reaching around 9 degrees.

After this, temperatures will continue to rise, with the daytime highs expected to reach a scorching 36°C in Nagoya and Takamatsu, 35°C in Fukuoka, Okayama, Kyoto, and Kofu, 34°C in central Tokyo, Osaka, and Hiroshima, and 33°C in Nagasaki, Matsue, and Obihiro in Hokkaido, among other places. Severe heat is expected across the country.

A Heatstroke Alert has been issued for the following areas due to an extremely high risk of heatstroke: Aichi Prefecture, Mie Prefecture, Hyogo Prefecture, Wakayama Prefecture, Hiroshima Prefecture, Shimane Prefecture, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Tokushima Prefecture, Kagawa Prefecture, Ehime Prefecture, and all prefectures in Kyushu except for the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture.

Please continue to take precautions against heatstroke, such as using air conditioning properly, staying hydrated and replenishing salt, and taking frequent breaks when working outdoors.

On the other hand, due to the influence of moist air and other factors, atmospheric conditions are becoming unstable mainly in eastern Japan, and rain clouds are developing in areas such as Kanto and Koshin.

In addition to the possibility of locally heavy rain, please be aware of lightning, gusty winds, and hail.