Osaka Weather: A Spring Storm on the Way? Latest Forecast & Inside the Regional HQ & Weather Hotline
It's a restless sort of day in Osaka, isn't it? Sure, we had a bit of sunshine this morning, you might have even thought it was warming up. But just before lunch, the clouds rolled in, and now there's a cold drizzle starting. Ah sure look, spring weather is never one to make up its mind.
A touch of winter? Warnings from the Osaka Regional Headquarters
Apparently, there's a real snap of cold air up there for this time of year. I was hearing through the grapevine that the Osaka Regional Headquarters is keeping a close eye on it. They're reckoning the atmosphere will stay very unsettled until late tonight. So it's not just the rain you'd want to watch out for, but thunder, gusts of wind, and even the chance of hail. You'd be worried about the cherry blossoms just starting to bloom; it would be a shame to see them knocked down by this.
The phones haven't stopped ringing at the Osaka Regional Headquarters Weather Consultation Office
With the weather turning so sudden, you can imagine the commotion down at the Weather Consultation Office inside the Regional Headquarters. A friend of mine was saying, "I'd say we've easily had over 50 calls just today. It's been non-stop since morning with people asking 'How long is this rain going to last?' or 'Will it be alright to head out tomorrow?'" He was gobsmacked. And sure, you can't blame them; a lot of people probably had their plans ruined by the sudden shower. If you've got plans for the weekend, you'd want to keep a close eye on the latest updates.
Osaka Weather Outlook: What to expect towards the weekend
According to the weather office's read on it, this rain should ease up by around midnight, but you wouldn't want to be caught off guard. There's another low-pressure system that could be moving in over the weekend, so it looks like the weather will be changeable, coming in fits and starts. Here's a quick rundown of what to look out for.
- Thursday the 19th (Night): The peak of the rain. Keep an eye out for thunder and strong winds. Rough weather could last until late.
- Friday the 20th: Things should start to brighten up. But it'll be chilly in the morning, so mind how you dress.
- Saturday the 21st (Onwards): It depends on the next low-pressure system. It could turn rainy again. Best to check the latest weekly forecast.
You know, for all that weather forecasts have gotten better, you still can't beat the elements, can you? Spring especially, with all its ups and downs in temperature, you'd want to mind yourself and not get a dose of the cold. I'm taking that advice from the lads at the weather hotline to heart: "Mind the chill in the air after the rain stops." You do the same now, and keep warm.