Risk of rain-triggered disaster may increase in Shikoku in western Japan
The Meteorological Agency says an inflow of warm, moist air around a high-pressure system has been making atmospheric conditions very unstable mainly on the Pacific side of eastern and western Japan.
Changeable weather is expected to continue through late Thursday afternoon in eastern Japan and through Friday in western Japan, mainly on the Pacific side, with chances of heavy rain and localized thunderstorms.
Bands of heavy rainclouds could develop over Kochi and Tokushima prefectures in Shikoku through late Thursday evening.
Rainfall over the 24-hour period through Friday morning is expected to total 250 millimeters in Shikoku, 200 millimeters in Tokai, 180 millimeters in Kinki and 100 millimeters in Kanto-Koshin.
In addition to rain-triggered disasters, weather officials are urging caution for lightning strikes, gusty winds and hail.
Meanwhile, the extending high-pressure system will push temperatures up on Thursday, mainly on the Sea of Japan side of western Japan.
Heatstroke alerts have been issued for eight prefectures in western Japan.
People are advised to use air conditioners, take in plenty of water and salt and rest regularly if working outdoors.
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