Heads up, Northern Kyushu, including Fukuoka Prefecture. It seems Mother Nature’s cranked up the thermostat. The next three months? Expect them to be warmer than your average summer, carrying the weight of a lingering heat. It’s the kind of late-summer weather that demands you sit up and take note. The local weather forecasters aren’t just making small talk, they’re ringing alarm bells about heatstroke.
July 25 saw the Fukuoka Meteorological Agency playing fortune teller with a three-month weather prediction. It’s not looking like your average summer, folks. El Niño – that hot-headed phenomenon that warms up equatorial Pacific waters off the South American coast – is likely to keep the heat turned up in our region. It’s like we’re getting a warm hug from the atmosphere, only this one might get a bit too hot for comfort. From August to October, every month will likely thumb its nose at average temperatures. The weather bureau isn’t asking much – they’re just hoping you’ll be a bit more cautious during this time. Consider it a public service announcement: Make air conditioning your best friend, not just when the sun’s out, but also at night. Let’s not play with heatstroke.
While we’re still talking predictions, let’s touch upon rainfall. August and October should see average showers, but September? It’s likely to get a bit weepy with potential extra rainfall, thanks to the combination of weather fronts and humid air. And just when you thought you had enough to keep an eye out for, here’s one more thing. This is prime time for heavy rain due to typhoons and autumn rain fronts. So keep your eyes peeled on the weather updates. Don’t just listen to the forecast, hear it. Source: NHK
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