On Saturday, July 25, extreme heat and tropical nights will persist across most of South Korea, with rain expected primarily in the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province. Showers are also forecast for Chungcheong Province and Jeju Island.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on July 24, heat advisories are in effect for most regions, with the perceived temperature rising to around 33 degrees Celsius. In particular, southern Gyeonggi Province, eastern Gangwon, and parts of Chungcheong, Jeolla, and Gyeongsang provinces, as well as Jeju Island, are expected to see perceived temperatures soar to around 35 degrees Celsius.
In areas under a severe heat warning, such as the southern coastal region of North Gyeongsang Province (Gyeongju and Pohang), the maximum perceived temperature could reach 38 degrees Celsius, with actual temperatures exceeding 39 degrees Celsius, necessitating careful health management. Tropical nights, where temperatures do not drop below 25 degrees Celsius, are also expected in various locations nationwide.
Rain and showers are anticipated in some areas. While rain is expected in the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province, many places may experience a lull in precipitation.
Expected rainfall amounts are as follows: 10 to 60 mm in northern Gyeonggi, the western five islands, northern inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon; 5 to 40 mm in Seoul, Incheon, southern Gyeonggi, and central and southern inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon. In Chungcheong Province (5 to 40 mm) and Jeju Island (5 to 10 mm), showers accompanied by gusty winds and thunder are expected from morning to evening.
Morning low temperatures are forecasted to range from 22 to 26 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs are expected to reach between 29 and 37 degrees Celsius.
In major regions, morning low temperatures are predicted to be: 26 degrees in Seoul, 26 degrees in Incheon, 25 degrees in Suwon, 24 degrees in Chuncheon, 25 degrees in Gangneung, 24 degrees in Daejeon, 25 degrees in Daegu, 25 degrees in Busan, and 27 degrees in Jeju.
Daytime high temperatures are expected to be: 32 degrees in Seoul, 30 degrees in Incheon, 30 degrees in Chuncheon, 35 degrees in Gangneung, 33 degrees in Cheongju, 32 degrees in Daejeon, 33 degrees in Jeonju, 34 degrees in Gwangju, 35 degrees in Daegu, 37 degrees in Pohang, 32 degrees in Busan, and 34 degrees in Jeju.
Fine dust levels are expected to be at a 'good' level across all regions due to smooth atmospheric circulation.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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