On Sunday, August 9, the heat will persist across the country, with rain expected primarily in the eastern coastal regions of Gangwon and Gyeongbuk, as well as in Gyeongnam and Jeju Island.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on August 8, the morning low temperatures on August 9 are forecasted to range from 21 to 26 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs are expected to reach between 26 and 35 degrees Celsius. Most areas nationwide will experience above-average temperatures, with heat waves and tropical nights continuing.
In the afternoon, scattered showers are likely in parts of Chungbuk, eastern Jeonbuk, and the southern inland areas of Daegu and Gyeongbuk.
Thunderstorms and strong winds may accompany the rain in some areas. Notably, heavy rainfall is anticipated in the eastern coastal and mountainous regions of Gangwon, as well as in the northeastern mountainous areas of Gyeongbuk, necessitating caution.
Expected rainfall amounts include 50 to 100 mm in the eastern coastal and mountainous regions of Gangwon, with some areas receiving over 150 mm. The northeastern coastal and mountainous areas of Gyeongbuk are forecasted to see 30 to 80 mm, with some locations exceeding 120 mm. The southern coastal areas of Gyeongbuk are expected to receive 20 to 60 mm, while the inland areas of Busan, Ulsan, and central-eastern Gyeongnam may see 5 to 40 mm. In Jeju, mountainous and mid-level areas are expected to receive 20 to 70 mm, while coastal areas may see 5 to 30 mm.
For the time being, high waves caused by swells may crash strongly onto beaches or overtop coastal rocks and breakwaters.
Wave heights are predicted to be 1.0 to 3.5 meters in the East Sea, 0.5 to 2.0 meters in the West Sea, and 0.5 to 2.5 meters in the South Sea. In the open sea, wave heights are expected to reach 1.0 to 3.5 meters in the East Sea, 1.0 to 5.0 meters in the West Sea, and 1.5 to 4.0 meters in the South Sea.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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