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ScienceJapan Meteorological Agency to extend weather forecasts to two weeks

Japan’s Meteorological Agency has decided to expand its long-range forecasting. The agency plans to extend weather forecasts from the current one-week horizon to two weeks. The move is intended to provide earlier outlooks for weather events that can affect society, including intense heat and heavy rain.

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NNHK News★★★☆☆2026-07-15 20:40Original

Japan Meteorological Agency to extend weather forecasts to two weeks
Japan Meteorological Agency to extend weather forecasts to two weeksScience