[Weather Tomorrow] Afternoon Highs to Reach 34°C... Where Will Showers Fall During the Evening Commute?

Morning Lows Between 19 and 24 Degrees, Daytime Highs From 26 to 34 Degrees

On Thursday, August 13, continuing heat is expected across the country with occasional clouds, and afternoon highs reaching up to 34 degrees Celsius. Showers are forecast for the inland regions of Chungcheong and the southern interior, while some rainfall is expected along the east coast. Ulleungdo and Dokdo may receive up to 80mm of rain.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on August 12, the morning lows for August 13 will range from 19 to 24 degrees Celsius, and the afternoon highs from 26 to 34 degrees Celsius. Morning temperatures will be similar to or slightly lower than the seasonal average (lows of 21–24 degrees), while afternoon temperatures will remain around the average (highs of 28–32 degrees).

Incheon Jung-gu Wangsanhye Beach. Photo by Yonhap News

The morning low temperatures in major cities will be as follows: Seoul 23°C, Incheon 23°C, Suwon 23°C, Chuncheon 21°C, Gangneung 23°C, Cheongju 22°C, Daejeon 21°C, Jeonju 22°C, Gwangju 23°C, Daegu 23°C, Busan 23°C, and Jeju 24°C.

The expected afternoon high temperatures are: Seoul 33°C, Incheon 32°C, Suwon 33°C, Chuncheon 31°C, Gangneung 27°C, Cheongju 33°C, Daejeon 32°C, Jeonju 33°C, Gwangju 34°C, Daegu 34°C, Busan 31°C, and Jeju 31°C.

Currently, a heat wave advisory is in effect for parts of Gyeonggi Province. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts that, for the time being, the perceived temperature in the Seoul metropolitan area, Chungnam area, and southern regions will reach around 33 degrees Celsius, resulting in continued hot weather. "There is a chance of heat-related illnesses, so please drink plenty of water and refrain from intense outdoor activities as much as possible," the agency advised.

Some regions may also experience rainfall. Rain is expected in the mid-mountain and mountainous areas of Jeju Island, the east coast and northeastern mountainous areas of North Gyeongsang Province, and the east coast and mountainous areas of Gangwon Province. From the afternoon until the night, rain may also occur in Busan, Ulsan, and the southern coastal and eastern interior areas of Gyeongsangnam-do.

The expected precipitation is: Gangwon east coast and mountains 10–50mm; Ulleungdo and Dokdo 30–80mm; North Gyeongsang east coast and northeast mountains 10–50mm; Busan, Ulsan, and the southern coast and eastern interior of Gyeongsangnam-do 10–40mm; and Jeju mid-mountain and mountainous areas around 5mm.

Scattered showers are also forecast for various inland locations. Between midday and evening on August 13, 5–20mm of showers are expected in Daejeon, Sejong, the inland of Chungnam, Chungbuk, and eastern Jeonbuk. Predicted rainfall for the central and western interior of Gyeongsangnam-do, and the inland areas of Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province is 5–40mm.

Fine dust concentrations are expected to remain at a "good" level nationwide as clean northeasterly air flows into the region.

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