[Weather] Rain Won't Bring Relief... Apparent Temperatures in Southern Regions Reach 35°C

On Friday, the 28th, rain or showers are expected in many areas across the country. With rising humidity and apparent temperatures reaching around 33 degrees Celsius in most regions, the hot weather is expected to continue for the time being.

Citizens are hurrying on their way to work on the streets of Gwanghwamun, Seoul. Photo by Hyunmin Kim

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, rain will mostly fall in Gangwon Province and the southern regions. The expected precipitation amounts are as follows: southern Gangwon 30~80 mm; Daejeon, Sejong, and South Chungcheong, as well as North Chungcheong, 10~70 mm; southern coast of South Jeolla 30~80 mm; Gwangju, South Jeolla, and North Jeolla 10~70 mm; Busan, Ulsan, South Gyeongsang, Daegu, and North Gyeongsang 30~80 mm; Ulleungdo and Dokdo 10~40 mm; and Jeju island 5~60 mm.

From morning until evening, showers are expected mainly in the Seoul metropolitan area. Forecasted precipitation from showers includes Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi 5~50 mm; northern inland of Gangwon 5~50 mm. Some regions may experience gusty winds, thunder, and lightning. As some areas may see heavy and intense rainfall, caution is advised to prevent accidents.

While most regions across the nation are under a heat wave advisory, the apparent temperature is likely to reach 33 degrees Celsius, and in some parts of the southern regions, it may climb near 35 degrees, bringing very hot weather. At night, the lowest temperature may not fall below 25 degrees Celsius in some areas, resulting in tropical nights. The forecast for daytime highs by major cities is as follows: Seoul 32°C, Incheon 30°C, Chuncheon 32°C, Gangneung 26°C, Daejeon 32°C, Daegu 31°C, Jeonju 33°C, Gwangju 31°C, Busan 31°C, and Jeju 33°C.

Fine dust levels are expected to remain at ‘good’ across all regions.

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