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Weather Underground Forecast for Friday, July 03, 2009.

Active weather will persist in Japan as a low pressure system passes by the country. The system will move through the Pacific Ocean, just south of Japan, and push abundant moisture over western and eastern Japan. Thus, widespread scattered showers are anticipated over these areas with moderate to heavy shower and thunderstorm development likely over Osaka. Northern Japan and the Korean Peninsula will start to dry out, with a few lingering clouds and light sprinkles expected on Friday. Tokyo will see scattered showers with highs near 80(F)/ 26(C).

Moving over the East China Sea, low pressure will hover over southwestern China and pull ample moisture in from the South China Sea. These warm and humid conditions are favorable for wet weather, with strong thunderstorms expected from Guangzhou to the coast. Hong Kong will see a chance for severe weather development with highs remaining in the mid-80s(F)/ upper 20s(C), while Shanghai will see lighter rainfall. Meanwhile, the north will remain dry and warm, thus, expect Beijing to see mostly sunny skies with highs approaching 100(F)/ 37(C).

In Australia, high pressure in the Great Australian Bight will extend over most of the continent and allow for warm and dry weather on Friday. However, a small frontal boundary will track southward through Western Australia and kick up light scattered showers. Also, a lingering low pressure system off the east coast will allow for coastal showers to persist over Victoria and New South Whales. Expect sprinkles in Sydney with highs near 60(F)/ 16(C).