[Weather] Heatwave Continues on Malbok... Rain Expected Throughout Liberation Day Holiday

On Friday, August 14, which marks Malbok (the last of the three hottest days of summer), showers are expected in many parts of the country. With the heatwave continuing mainly in the western regions, heatwave advisories are expected to be reissued and expanded. Rainfall is also forecast across the country during the Liberation Day holiday.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the forecasted daytime high temperatures for major cities are Seoul 33°C, Incheon 32°C, Chuncheon 31°C, Gangneung 28°C, Daejeon 33°C, Daegu 34°C, Jeonju 33°C, Gwangju 34°C, Busan 31°C, and Jeju 31°C. As moisture left behind by Typhoon No. 15 'Chan-hom' flows in, humidity levels have increased, which has in turn raised the apparent temperature as well.

Office workers heading to work in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, are seen walking with umbrellas. Photo by Jo Yongjun

Showers are expected in most areas nationwide from morning to evening. In areas experiencing showers, there may be gusty winds along with thunder and lightning. Residents are advised to manage their facilities carefully and pay special attention to safety accidents.

The expected amount of rainfall is as follows: ▲Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi 5~40mm, ▲Inland Gangwon 5~40mm, ▲Daejeon, Sejong, Chungnam, Chungbuk 5~40mm, ▲Gwangju, inland Jeonnam, Jeonbuk 5~40mm, ▲Busan, Ulsan, Gyeongnam, Daegu, Gyeongbuk 5~40mm.

In the western regions, a low-pressure system carrying moisture left behind by Typhoon 'Dolphin' is approaching. On Saturday, Liberation Day, rain is expected to start in Jeju and then spread nationwide on Sunday. Heavy rainfall is expected near coastal Jeonnam and the Jirisan area, which is likely to relieve drought conditions in the southern regions.

In the East Sea, some areas may experience gusty winds and thunder and lightning. Early in the morning, as sea levels rise further along the west coast, south coast, and the coast of Jeju, there is a possibility that a storm surge advisory will be issued.

Fine dust levels are expected to remain at a 'good' level nationwide.

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