South Asia

Weather Underground Forecast for Friday, May 16, 2008. Tropical Depression 04W will strengthen into a tropical storm while traveling north and then northeastward to the northeast of the Philippines. Landfall is not expected even as the storm travels up towards Japan.

Much of eastern Asia will remain dry as a weak trough of low pressure moves through the Sea of Japan. This trough will bring little else other than more mild temperatures to the region.

Some showers are possible in the Yellow Sea region north of Shanghai.

Farther to the south, very moist flow will continue through the Bay of Bengal. This flow will provide continuing showers and thunderstorms from India through the already devastated Myanmar.

Warm to hot temperatures are expected through southeast China, while much more mild temperatures are anticipated in the Sea of Japan.

Tokyo will rise into the mid-60s(F)/upper 10s(C), while Shanghai will see temperatures in the lower 80s(F)/upper 20s(C). Seoul will rise into the mid-60s(F)/upper 10s(C).

For Australia, a strong trough of low pressure will move through the Great Australian Bight and provide some showers in coastal areas of the Bight region. As the day progresses, rain will move into Victoria and New South Wales. The trough will also filter cold air into the southern portion of the country.

In addition, showers are possible along the coast of Queensland.

Sydney will rise into the lower 70s(F)/lower 20s(C), while Melbourne will see temperatures in the lower 60s(F)/mid-10s(C). Brisbane will rise into the upper 70s(F)/mid-20s(C).