Heat Illness Warning as Nationwide Heatwave and Tropical Nights Persist, Southern Regions Reaching 39 Degrees

by KWONKYUHONG Posted : August 1, 2026, 17:52Updated : August 1, 2026, 17:52

On Sunday, August 2, a heatwave and tropical nights will continue across the country. With the maximum perceived temperatures expected to hover around 35 degrees Celsius in most areas, caution is advised regarding heat-related illnesses.


In particular, the southern regions, including Gyeongnam, are forecasted to experience maximum perceived temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius, prompting recommendations to limit outdoor activities over the weekend.


Additionally, tropical nights, characterized by nighttime low temperatures remaining above 25 degrees Celsius, are expected to persist nationwide, potentially impacting sleep quality.


Morning low temperatures are predicted to range from 24 to 27 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs are expected to reach between 32 and 39 degrees Celsius. The ultraviolet index will be at a 'very high' level across the country starting from 9 a.m.


Wave heights are forecasted to be between 0.5 to 1.0 meters in the East and South Seas, and around 0.5 meters in the West Sea. In the offshore areas, wave heights are expected to be 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the East Sea and 0.5 to 1.0 meters in the West and South Seas.





* This article has been translated by AI.