Record setting heat (38.8°C or 101.8°F!!!) in Kumamoto today. – Kirk
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Extreme Heat in Nearly All Locations in Kumamoto Prefecture: Record High Temperatures at Five Sites August 4 (Sunday) 18:53 Report
KAB Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting
On the 4th in Kumamoto Prefecture, almost all observation points recorded extremely hot days, with record high temperatures observed at five locations, including Kumamoto City.
Due to being covered by a high-pressure system, the strong sunlight, and the continuous inflow of warm air from last week, temperatures have risen in Kumamoto Prefecture.
At the Kumamoto City observation point, the highest temperature on record was reached at 3 PM, with 38.8°C (101.8°F). People were seen wiping away sweat as they walked in front of JR Kumamoto Station.
Additionally, Tamana City and Asagiri Town recorded 38.4°C (101.1°F), Hitoyoshi City 38.2°C (100.8°F), and Amakusa City 38.1°C (100.6°F), all updating their respective highest temperatures on record.
Kosa Town also recorded 38.3°C (100.9°F), marking the highest temperature in August on record, and it became the hottest day for the 17th consecutive day, the highest number ever recorded in the prefecture.
On the 4th, almost all observation points in Kumamoto Prefecture recorded extremely hot days, and 65 people were transported due to symptoms of heatstroke.
Extreme heat is also expected on the 5th, and a heatstroke warning alert has been issued.
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