Overview
- The Japan Meteorological Agency warns Hokkaido, Tohoku and Hokuriku of stormy conditions through Jan. 15 as a rapidly developing low over the Sea of Okhotsk tracks northeast.
- On Jan. 14, peak winds are forecast at 23 m/s in Hokkaido with gusts to 35 m/s and 20 m/s in Tohoku and Hokuriku with gusts to 30 m/s, with waves reaching 5 m off Hokkaido and 6 m off Tohoku and Hokuriku.
- Hokkaido’s winds are expected to reach 18 m/s with gusts to 30 m/s on Jan. 15, and Hokuriku seas include swell that could worsen coastal conditions.
- An early weather advisory signals an elevated probability of unusually severe cold in northern and southern Kyushu, including Yamaguchi, around Jan. 20–21, with officials urging precautions for agriculture and water pipes.
- Okinawa is under high pressure with mostly sunny weather on Jan. 14–15 and slightly rough coastal waters, while Fukuoka is advised to watch for thunderstorms, possible tornadoes and sudden heavy rain from late morning to early night on Jan. 15.