きょう天気のポイントは3つ　全てに台風9号が引き続き影響か　強風や高波・危険な暑さ・激しい雷雨に気をつけて｜TBS NEWS DIG

There are three key points regarding the weather today, Sunday the 12th, and all of them are likely to be affected by Typhoon No. 9. Typhoon No. 9 is gradually changing its characteristics into an extratropical cyclone and is expected to approach northern Japan around Thursday the 16th, potentially bringing severe weather. ■Point (1) Strong winds and high waves continue in Okinawa The first point is strong winds and high waves in Okinawa. As of 3:00 AM today, Sunday the 12th, Typhoon No. 9 has made landfall on the Chinese mainland, but it still maintains its large size and strong intensity. Okinawa, especially the Sakishima Islands, is expected to remain in the strong wind zone until around noon, so please be careful of strong winds and high waves. ■Point (2) Dangerous heat approaching 40°C mainly in western Japan The second point is dangerous heat. Typhoon No. 9 is strengthening the Pacific high-pressure system, and today, Sunday the 12th, western Japan will be covered by the high-pressure system and will be sunny. The highest temperatures are expected to reach 39℃ in Dazaifu (Fukuoka) and Hita (Oita), approaching a dangerous 40℃. Strict precautions against heatstroke are necessary. [Expected High Temperatures for Various Locations Today, Sunday the 12th] Sapporo: 28℃ Kushiro: 22℃ Aomori: 26℃ Morioka: 25℃ Sendai: 30℃ Niigata: 28℃ Nagano: 30℃ Kanazawa: 32℃ Nagoya: 34℃ Tokyo: 31℃ Osaka: 33℃ Okayama: 35℃ Hiroshima: 33℃ Matsue: 35℃ Kochi: 31℃ Fukuoka: 38℃ Kagoshima: 34℃ Naha: 31℃ ■Point (3) Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Northern and Eastern Japan The third point is heavy rain in northern and eastern Japan. Low pressure systems and fronts are approaching northern and eastern Japan, and moist air from around the typhoon will also flow in. Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms is likely. Rain is expected in central Tokyo late tonight. ■Typhoon No. 9 will change its characteristics and head towards northern Japan around Thursday, the 16th In the Kanto region, rain gear will be necessary during the morning commute on Monday, the 13th. The day after tomorrow, Tuesday the 14th, there will be plenty of sunshine, and the maximum temperature in central Tokyo is expected to reach 37℃, the first day of the year with temperatures above 35℃. Furthermore, tropical nights with minimum temperatures not falling below 25℃ are expected to continue. Northern Japan will continue to experience many cloudy and rainy days, and particularly around Thursday, the 16th, there is a risk of severe weather. The cause is also Typhoon No. 9. Typhoon No. 9 will change its characteristics into an extratropical cyclone and approach northern Japan around Thursday, the 16th, potentially bringing strong winds and heavy rain. Please continue to pay attention to the latest information. ▼TBS NEWS DIG Official Website: https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/ ▼Subscribe to our channel [Easier access to the latest news]    / @tbsnewsdig   ▼NEWS DIG Latest News [Important information close at hand] https://www.google.com/preferences/so... ▼Submit information here: "TBS Insiders" https://www.tbs.co.jp/news_sp/tbs-ins... ▼Submit video here: "TBS Scoop Submission" https://www.tbs.co.jp/news_sp/toukou.... #news #TBS #newsdig