On Saturday, August 8, most regions of South Korea will continue to experience heat and tropical nights, with heavy rain expected primarily along the East Coast. Areas in Gangwon's East Coast and mountainous regions may see rainfall exceeding 150mm.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on August 7, the weather on August 8 will be partly cloudy nationwide, while the East Coast and Jeju Island will be mostly overcast.
The morning low temperatures are expected to range from 22 to 27 degrees Celsius, with daytime highs reaching between 26 and 37 degrees. Major cities will see highs of 35 degrees in Seoul, 36 degrees in Daejeon, 35 degrees in Gwangju and Daegu, and 33 degrees in Busan.
While the recent extreme heat will ease somewhat, the perceived temperatures in most areas will still hover around 35 degrees. Many places will experience tropical nights, with temperatures not dropping below 25 degrees overnight.
Rain will begin early in the morning along the East Coast and mountainous areas of Gangwon. The eastern coastal areas of North Gyeongsang and northeastern mountainous regions are expected to see rain starting in the morning, while the mountainous and midland areas of Jeju will see rain from the morning as well.
In particular, the central and northern East Coast and mountainous regions of Gangwon may experience very heavy rain of 30 to 50mm per hour from the morning until late afternoon, with some areas receiving over 50mm per hour.
From August 8 to 9, the expected rainfall in the East Coast and mountainous areas of Gangwon is forecasted to be between 50 and 100mm, with some locations receiving more than 150mm. The northern East Coast and northeastern mountainous regions of North Gyeongsang are also expected to see 30 to 80mm of rain, with some areas exceeding 100mm.
From the afternoon into the night, scattered showers of 5 to 40mm are expected in the metropolitan area, inland Gangwon, Chungcheong, Jeolla, and inland Gyeongsang regions.
Due to favorable atmospheric dispersion and rain, fine dust levels are expected to be at 'good' levels in most areas nationwide.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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