The Japanese Meteorological Agency has introduced a new term for days which exceed 40C - the word 'kokushobi', which translates as 'cruelly hot'. This was chosen after a public poll, to follow similar terms to refer to days of over 25C, 30C and 35C in Japan. We don't have quite such formulated
Month: April 2026
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Drier conditions for the next 2 weeks
Good day all, The broader picture through the coming couple of weeks points towards a rather quiet and controlled weather regime. High pressure continues to hold firm helping to keep things largely settled. Meanwhile, the Atlantic remains relatively subdued, with no strong or persistent storm systems making significant inroads from the west.








