On July 27, the heat wave is expected to persist across South Korea.
According to Yonhap News, warm and humid air continues to flow in along the edge of the North Pacific High.
As of 8 a.m., temperatures in major cities were reported as follows: Busan at 28.9 degrees Celsius, Daejeon and Gwangju at 27.4 degrees, Seoul at 27.3 degrees, Incheon and Ulsan at 27.0 degrees, and Daegu at 26.7 degrees.
During the day, the perceived temperature in the southern regions is expected to exceed 35 degrees Celsius, while other areas may see temperatures rise above 33 degrees.
Currently, Daegu, along with Gyeongsangbuk-do cities such as Gyeongsan, Cheongdo, Goryeong, Pohang, and Gyeongju, as well as Gyeongsangnam-do cities including Yangsan, Gimhae, Miryang, Uiryeong, Ham-an, Changnyeong, and Hapcheon, are under a heat wave warning, with perceived temperatures expected to reach 38 degrees and actual temperatures exceeding 39 degrees.
The maximum daytime temperatures are forecasted to range from 31 to 37 degrees Celsius.
In Seoul and Incheon, daytime temperatures are expected to reach 33 degrees, Daejeon 34 degrees, Gwangju and Busan 35 degrees, Ulsan 36 degrees, and Daegu 37 degrees.
The Korea Meteorological Administration stated that from July 31 to August 6, morning temperatures are expected to range from 24 to 26 degrees, with daytime temperatures between 32 and 39 degrees. It is anticipated that tropical nights will continue nationwide at least until early next month, along with ongoing heat waves.
However, showers may occur in the metropolitan area, Gangwon, northern Chungcheong, and northern Gyeongsangbuk-do until the evening.
Expected rainfall amounts are 5 to 60 mm in the metropolitan area, inland Gangwon, and mountainous regions of Gangwon; 5 to 40 mm in northern Chungcheong and northern Gyeongsangbuk-do; and 5 to 30 mm along the eastern coast of Gangwon.
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.