A Leisurely Morning in Urasoe, Okinawa | Cloudy Skies After the Rain and Today’s Daily Life

Good morning.

This morning in Urasoe, Okinawa, the skies are cloudy after the rain. The temperature is around 24°C, and with 91% humidity, the air is thick and muggy—just like the rainy season. (Source: MSN Weather) Last night, the rain was so heavy that the storm warning sounded repeatedly, and my phone alarm went off several times in the middle of the night. Although the rain has subsided this morning, a coolness lingers that reminds me of the night, making for a typical Okinawan rainy season morning where the rhythm of daily life tends to be influenced by the weather as the seasons change. Today, I’ll be documenting the morning scene in Urasoe and my daily life.

☁️ A Quiet Morning After the Rain and How My Mother Is Doing

This morning got off to a slightly slow start.

The sky over Urasoe, visible from the balcony, is overcast and gloomy, still bearing the aftereffects of last night’s heavy rain. As mentioned in the Word document, last night saw “rain heavy enough to trigger warnings about four times”—truly the kind of stormy weather typical of Okinawa’s rainy season.

When I woke my mother this morning, she wouldn’t budge. Even when I urged her, “Eat your breakfast and take your medicine,” all she replied was, “I’m sleeping.” I called out to her several times, and when she finally sat down in a chair, she left about half her meal uneaten. After taking her medicine, she went back to bed.

It was the kind of morning that made me sigh, thinking, “Today might be a day that requires a lot of attention.”

🌧️ Last Night’s Heavy Rain and Awareness of Evacuation

The rain that started falling yesterday evening gradually intensified. Water flowed down the roads like rivers, overflowed from the gutters, and the windshield wipers couldn’t keep up.

Urasoe has many high ground areas and is relatively safe, but in the low-lying areas a short distance away, there are places where rivers flow into the sea, so I feel a twinge of anxiety whenever evacuation advisories are issued.

Since Okinawa has densely packed housing along the coast, it’s important to check evacuation sites in advance. Even though sudden heavy rain and typhoon-force winds happen every year, we must never let our guard down.

🛒 Yesterday’s Shopping and the Impact of the Rain

Yesterday, I went to the laundromat and out shopping, but the roads were already starting to flood, so I had to drive very slowly, and there were traffic jams near the traffic lights.

When I got home, I tried to take out the trash, but the rain was so heavy I gave up; I was finally able to take it out this morning.

During the rainy season, it’s important to act the moment you think, “Now is the only time.”

🏡 Day Care May Be Closed

Judging by my mother’s condition and how she looked this morning, it seems highly likely she’ll have to skip day care today.

I plan to wait a little longer before checking again and will call them if necessary.

During the rainy season, due to changes in atmospheric pressure and humidity, there are often days when her health remains unstable.

🌿 Is the end of the rainy season near? Weather highlights during the seasonal transition

According to the weekly forecast, sunny spells will increase starting in the latter half of this week, and the end of the rainy season is expected to be in sight by next week, according to MSN Weather.

The rainy season in Okinawa is characterized by high humidity, making the air feel heavy even when it isn’t raining.

Especially on mornings after rain, even when temperatures are on the lower side, the high humidity creates a unique atmosphere where muggy heat and coolness seem to mix.

Weather Tips for Search Users

During the rainy season in Urasoe, Okinawa, the risk of heatstroke is surprisingly high because humidity can rise to nearly 90% even when temperatures are around 24–27°C. Staying hydrated is essential even on cloudy or rainy days, and on days when humidity is high indoors, using the dehumidify setting on your air conditioner is effective. Another characteristic of the rainy season is that roads are prone to flooding and gutters can back up, so you need to watch your step and be mindful of traffic conditions when going out.

✨ Summary

A quiet morning after the rain, and my mother, who needs a little extra care.

In Urasoe, Okinawa, during the rainy season, the weather and daily life are closely intertwined, and small daily changes influence the rhythm of life.

The end of the rainy season is just around the corner.

I look forward to the end of this muggy season and the return of summer’s sunshine.