[Weather] Southern Regions to Hit 38 Degrees... Scattered Showers Amid Sweltering Heat

On Tuesday, the 28th, the southern regions will continue to experience sweltering heat, with daytime highs reaching up to 38 degrees Celsius. In addition, short, heavy showers are expected to occur in parts of the central inland and North Gyeongsang Province, leading to increased humidity and making the heat feel even more oppressive.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, most regions across the country are under heatwave advisories, and for the time being, the maximum perceived temperature will rise to at least 33 degrees Celsius. In the southern regions, the apparent temperature is expected to hover around or exceed 35 degrees. In particular, a "critical heatwave alert" has been issued for some areas including Jeonnam, Daegu, parts of North Gyeongsang, and central parts of Yangsan, Gimhae, Miryang, Uiryeong, Changnyeong, and Hapcheon in South Gyeongsang Province, where either the maximum perceived temperature is above 38 degrees or the actual temperature is forecasted to rise above 39 degrees.

On the 29th, a day before the holiday, amid continuous heat waves, a maintenance staff member at Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul, is watering the lawn. Photo by Jo Yongjun

On this day, the forecasted daytime highs for major cities are 33 degrees in Seoul, 32 degrees in Incheon, 33 degrees in Chuncheon, 35 degrees in Gangneung, 34 degrees in Daejeon, 38 degrees in Daegu, 34 degrees in Jeonju, 35 degrees in Gwangju, 35 degrees in Busan, 36 degrees in Ulsan, and 32 degrees in Jeju, among others.

For the time being, in many places across the country, nighttime temperatures are not expected to drop below 25 degrees, leading to tropical nights. In areas under a tropical night advisory, it is recommended to keep indoor temperatures cool using fans and other devices.

Between noon and 6 p.m., scattered showers are possible in eastern Gyeonggi, Gangwon Province, central and northern North Chungcheong, and central and northern North Gyeongsang Province. Forecasted precipitation amounts are as follows: 5–20 mm in eastern Gyeonggi, 5–40 mm in central and southern inland and mountainous regions of Gangwon, 5–20 mm on the central and southern east coast of Gangwon, 5–10 mm in northern Gangwon, 5–40 mm in central and northern North Chungcheong, and 5–40 mm in central and northern North Gyeongsang.

In regions experiencing showers, temperatures may temporarily decrease, but once the rain stops, temperatures will climb again in an environment of high humidity, resulting in continued oppressive heat. There may also be areas where gusty winds, thunder, and lightning occur.

Fine dust levels throughout the country are expected to range from "good" to "normal."

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