On Thursday, July 23, which marks the hottest period of the year known as Dae-seo, rain is expected across various regions of the country, accompanied by high temperatures.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on July 22, the morning low temperatures are forecasted to range from 23 to 26 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs are expected to reach between 26 and 37 degrees Celsius.
In the Seoul metropolitan area and inland Gangwon, heavy rain is anticipated in the morning, with rates of 20 to 30 mm per hour. Central regions may experience strong winds, thunder, and lightning along with significant rainfall.
Expected rainfall amounts include 30 to 80 mm for Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi, the five islands of the West Sea, inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, Daejeon, Sejong, Chungnam, and Chungbuk; 5 to 40 mm for Jeonbuk; 5 to 20 mm for northern Jeonnam; 10 to 60 mm for Daegu and Gyeongbuk; 5 to 40 mm for western inland Gyeongnam; and around 5 mm for Jeju.
With heat wave warnings in effect for parts of the eastern coast of Gangwon, Chungcheong, southern regions, and Jeju, the perceived temperatures in most areas are expected to exceed 31 degrees Celsius. In regions under heat wave advisories, the perceived temperatures may reach around 33 degrees, while southern coastal areas of Gangwon, parts of Jeolla, Gyeongsang, and Jeju could see temperatures rise to around 35 degrees, necessitating caution against heat-related illnesses.
Heat advisories have also been issued for southern regions and Jeju, predicting nighttime temperatures to remain above 25 degrees Celsius.
Wave heights are expected to be between 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the East and West Seas, and between 0.5 to 1.0 meters in the South Sea.
In the offshore waters (approximately 200 km from the coastline), wave heights are forecasted to be 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the East, West, and South Seas.
Looking at the expected temperatures for major regions, morning lows are forecasted as follows: △Seoul 25 degrees △Incheon 24 degrees △Suwon 24 degrees △Chuncheon 23 degrees △Gangneung 25 degrees △Cheongju 25 degrees △Daejeon 24 degrees △Sejong 24 degrees △Jeonju 25 degrees △Gwangju 26 degrees △Daegu 25 degrees △Busan 25 degrees △Ulsan 24 degrees △Changwon 26 degrees △Jeju 27 degrees.
Daytime highs are expected to be: △Seoul 27 degrees △Incheon 27 degrees △Suwon 28 degrees △Chuncheon 28 degrees △Gangneung 31 degrees △Cheongju 31 degrees △Daejeon 31 degrees △Sejong 30 degrees △Jeonju 32 degrees △Gwangju 33 degrees △Daegu 34 degrees △Busan 31 degrees △Ulsan 34 degrees △Changwon 33 degrees △Jeju 35 degrees.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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