4th “Heat Warning Alert” widely announced in Saitama Prefecture, Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture, etc. Avoid the heat stroke
Today, the 4th, it will be dangerously hot from Kanto to Kyushu and Okinawa. Heat stroke warnings were issued in predecessor Saitama, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Shizuoka and Fukuoka. Beware of heat stroke.
Dangerous heat, more than body temperature
During the day, the temperature rises quickly and becomes dangerously hot. The maximum temperature will be 34℃ in central Tokyo and Yokohama, making it the hottest of the year. Kumagaya City and Saitama City are likely to experience very hot weather (maximum temperature of 35℃ or higher). In Shizuoka City, it will be 38 degrees Celsius, which is more than the body temperature. Miyazaki City is expected to experience three consecutive days of extreme heat. Naha City is sweltering at 34 degrees Celsius.
A heat stroke warning alert has been widely announced
Even in areas where heatstroke warnings have not been issued, heatstroke information shows heatstroke is widely considered dangerous from the western Kanto region. Please don’t let your guard down and take measures against the heat.
What is a heat stroke warning alert?
The “Heat Index (WBGT)” is the standard for issuing heat stroke warning alerts. The heat index is an index that expresses the intensity of heat, incorporating temperature, humidity, and radiant heat (heat emitted from the ground, buildings and bodies; much of it is emitted from objects with high temperatures) .
If the heat index is forecast to be 33 or higher at any point in the 58 prefectural forecast areas that divide the country, a heat stroke warning alert will be issued. In areas where a heat stroke warning alert has been issued, please be more thorough in your daily heat stroke prevention measures than usual.
What actions should you take when a heat stroke warning alert is issued?
① Refrain from going out as much as possible and avoid the heat. The most important way to prevent heat stroke is to avoid heat. Avoid unnecessary trips as much as possible. When you are inside, use an air conditioner to adjust the temperature of your room, day or night.
② As a general rule, outdoor or indoor exercise without air conditioning should be canceled or postponed.
③ Practice heat stroke prevention behaviors more than usual. Make sure to drink plenty of water before you get thirsty, and try to wear as cool clothes as possible.
④ Let’s talk to those who are at high risk of heat stroke. Elderly people, children, people with chronic illnesses, obese people, disabled people, etc. more susceptible to heat stroke, so people around them say things like “use the air conditioner even at night” and “make sure to drink plenty of water.” Please apply.
⑤ Check the heat index (WBGT). The heat index varies greatly depending on time of day and location. Please check the Ministry of the Environment’s heat stroke prevention information site and use the heat index as a guideline for your actions.
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