TOKYO, Feb 20 (News On Japan) –
Air will stay chilly throughout a lot of Japan on February 20, however temperatures are set to surge over the three-day weekend from February 21 to 23, bringing with them sharp temperature swings, sturdy winds, heavy pollen and yellow sand—dubbed the “Spring 4K”—that might have an effect on journey and out of doors plans.
Many individuals are anticipated to take pleasure in a three-day vacation from February 21 (Saturday) by February 23 (Monday, nationwide vacation). During the interval, consideration needs to be paid to the 4 springtime dangers starting with the letter “K” in Japanese: temperature gaps, sturdy winds, pollen and yellow sand.
Skies will likely be largely clear on February 20 (Friday), though transient showers are attainable from Shikoku to the Kanto area. Rain or snow can be seemingly in elements of northern Tohoku. Even the place the solar seems, daytime air will nonetheless really feel considerably chilly.
Forecast highs on February 20 are anticipated to succeed in 2°C in Sapporo and 1°C in Kushiro, 7°C in Aomori and eight°C in Morioka, 9°C in Sendai and Nagano, 10°C in Niigata and Tokyo, 11°C in Kanazawa, Nagoya and Osaka, 13°C in Okayama, Hiroshima and Matsue, 15°C in Kochi, 16°C in Fukuoka, 17°C in Kagoshima and 21°C in Naha.
From February 21 (Saturday) onward, temperatures will climb quickly. Highs on February 22 (Sunday) are forecast to succeed in 18°C in Niigata, 17°C in Tokyo and 20°C in Osaka, bringing full-fledged spring heat. Fukuoka is predicted to rise to 22°C, a stage extra typical of early summer season. As mornings and evenings stay cool, individuals are suggested to protect in opposition to the primary “K”: sharp temperature variations between day and night time.
The rise in daytime temperatures will likely be pushed by heat southerly winds. These winds are anticipated to strengthen round February 22 specifically, underscoring the second “K”: sturdy winds. Earlier this week, the Hokuriku area recorded its first spring gale, referred to as haru ichiban. Similar bulletins could also be made in different elements of western to jap Japan throughout the vacation interval.
Higher temperatures and stronger southerly winds may also enhance the third “K”: pollen dispersal. Especially in jap Japan, centered on the Kanto-Koshin area, pollen ranges might change into extraordinarily excessive from February 22 to 23. Those with hay fever are urged to take thorough precautions, similar to carrying masks and protecting glasses.
The fourth “K,” yellow sand, which might worsen allergy signs, can also drift from western to jap Japan between February 22 and 23. Particular warning is suggested for folks with respiratory or cardiovascular situations. In areas with heavy snow, rising temperatures might additionally heighten the danger of snowmelt-related hazards.
Source: TBS