As the weekend begins, much of the country is experiencing a heatwave, with some areas expected to see sudden showers due to atmospheric instability.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the feels-like temperature will rise to around 33 degrees Celsius in most regions, creating very hot conditions. Tropical nights, where temperatures remain above 25 degrees overnight, are also anticipated in urban and coastal areas. The forecast for daytime highs ranges from 29 to 36 degrees Celsius.
As of 5 a.m., temperatures in major cities across the country were as follows: Seoul 25 degrees, Incheon 25 degrees, Suwon 23.8 degrees, Chuncheon 23.6 degrees, Gangneung 28.4 degrees, Cheongju 24.3 degrees, Daejeon 23.2 degrees, Jeonju 24.8 degrees, Gwangju 24.8 degrees, Jeju 28.5 degrees, Daegu 23.8 degrees, Busan 25.1 degrees, Ulsan 23.0 degrees, and Changwon 23.8 degrees.
From early morning, most regions are experiencing muggy temperatures around 25 degrees.
In addition to the heat, sudden rain is also in the forecast. Between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., light rain of less than 0.1 mm is expected in northern Gyeonggi and northern Gangwon, while rain is anticipated to begin in Jeju from midday.
In the afternoon, due to atmospheric instability, showers are expected in Daejeon, Sejong, eastern Chungcheong, southern Chungbuk, northeastern Jeonbuk, and eastern Gyeonggi. The expected rainfall amounts are 5 to 30 mm in the Chungcheong region and eastern Jeonbuk, and 5 to 20 mm in eastern Gyeonggi.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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