On Monday, a heat wave is expected to persist across the country, although showers are forecasted in many areas.
According to Yonhap News and the Korea Meteorological Administration, heat advisories have been issued for most regions, with the perceived temperature rising to around 33 degrees Celsius, making it very hot. In some parts of southern Gyeonggi Province and the southern regions, the perceived temperature could reach 35 degrees.
The daytime high is expected to range from 31 to 36 degrees Celsius.
Forecasted high temperatures for major cities include 33 degrees in Seoul and Suwon, 31 degrees in Incheon, 34 degrees in Gangneung and Daejeon, 33 degrees in Sejong, and 35 degrees in Gwangju, Daegu, Ulsan, and Busan, with Jeju at 31 degrees.
Temperatures are not expected to drop significantly overnight, leading to tropical nights with lows above 25 degrees.
Rain is also in the forecast. Showers are expected in southeastern Chungcheongnam-do, southern Chungcheongnam-do, and Jeju in the afternoon (from 12 to 6 PM).
From the afternoon to evening (6 to 9 PM), showers are anticipated in eastern Gyeonggi Province, inland areas of northern and central Gangwon, inland Jeonbuk, Jeonnam, and southern inland areas of Daegu and Gyeongbuk, as well as western inland areas of Gyeongnam.
Expected rainfall from the showers is 5 to 20 mm in northeastern Gyeonggi, inland areas of central and northern Gangwon, southeastern Chungcheongnam-do, southern Chungcheongbuk-do, and Jeju, while Gwangju, Jeonnam, inland Jeonbuk, and southern inland areas of Daegu and Gyeongbuk, as well as western inland areas of Gyeongnam, could see 5 to 30 mm.
After the rain, temperatures are expected to rise again in a humid environment, leading to continued heat.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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