On Wednesday, July 8, rain is expected across most of the country. Particularly in the central regions and North Jeolla Province, heavy rainfall is anticipated, while temperatures are expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius in many areas, continuing the heat wave.
The Korea Meteorological Administration announced on July 7 that "from early July 8 until the night of July 9, rain will fall in most regions of the country," adding that "very heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and thunder is expected in the central regions, North Jeolla, northwest South Jeolla, and central and northern North Gyeongsang provinces."
Expected rainfall amounts include 50 to 100 mm in Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province, and the five islands of the West Sea (starting July 7), as well as in the inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon Province, with some areas receiving over 150 mm. Daejeon, Sejong, South Chungcheong, and North Jeolla are forecasted to receive 80 to 150 mm, with some areas exceeding 200 mm. North Chungcheong is expected to see 50 to 100 mm (with some areas over 150 mm), while northwest South Jeolla is forecasted for 30 to 80 mm (with some areas over 100 mm), and central and northern North Gyeongsang is expected to receive 30 to 80 mm (with some areas over 120 mm).
The eastern coast of Gangwon is expected to see 5 to 50 mm, while Gwangju and South Jeolla (excluding the northwest) are forecasted for 10 to 40 mm, Daegu and southern North Gyeongsang for 20 to 60 mm, western inland areas of South Gyeongsang for 5 to 40 mm, and Jeju Island for around 5 mm of rain.
The Korea Meteorological Administration indicated that heavy rain warnings may be issued for the central regions, North Jeolla, northwest South Jeolla, and central and northern North Gyeongsang, urging caution against safety accidents such as flooding in low-lying areas, river overflow, and damage to facilities.
Despite the rain, the heat wave will persist. Currently, heat wave warnings are in effect in southeastern Gyeonggi, southern Gangwon, Daejeon, central and southern North Chungcheong, northwest North Jeolla, southeastern South Jeolla, the Gyeongsang region, and some areas of Jeju Island. For the time being, daytime high temperatures are expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius in inland areas nationwide, with perceived temperatures around 31 degrees Celsius, and in areas under heat wave warnings, temperatures may soar above 33 degrees Celsius.
Some areas may experience tropical nights, with temperatures remaining above 25 degrees Celsius overnight.
Morning low temperatures are expected to range from 21 to 25 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs will be between 26 and 33 degrees Celsius, similar to or slightly higher than the average (lows of 19 to 22 degrees Celsius and highs of 25 to 30 degrees Celsius).
In major regions, morning low temperatures are forecasted as follows: Seoul 25 degrees, Incheon 24 degrees, Suwon 24 degrees, Chuncheon 23 degrees, Gangneung 25 degrees, Daejeon 23 degrees, Cheongju 25 degrees, Gwangju 24 degrees, Jeonju 24 degrees, Daegu 23 degrees, Busan 23 degrees, Ulsan 23 degrees, and Jeju 25 degrees.
Daytime high temperatures are expected to be: Seoul 27 degrees, Incheon 26 degrees, Suwon 28 degrees, Chuncheon 27 degrees, Gangneung 32 degrees, Daejeon 30 degrees, Cheongju 31 degrees, Gwangju 30 degrees, Jeonju 30 degrees, Daegu 32 degrees, Ulsan 31 degrees, Busan 28 degrees, and Jeju 32 degrees.
Air quality is expected to be at a "good" level nationwide due to favorable atmospheric dispersion and rainfall.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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