Today, Saturday, August 22, strong rain clouds are passing over the metropolitan area and Gangwon Province due to the influence of rain clouds developed at the edge of the North Pacific high pressure.
A heavy rain advisory has also been issued for Wonju, Gangwon Province.
Rain of up to 60mm will continue in the greater Seoul area and inland Gangwon Province until this morning, and caution is advised as strong showers may pass through various parts of the country until this evening.
It was stiflingly humid overnight.
Temperatures in Jeju are currently hovering above 29°C (84°F).
With heatwave warnings issued mainly in the southern regions, the midday heat will continue.
Daytime temperatures in Changwon and Gwangju are expected to soar to around 34°C (93°F).
(Weather forecaster Lim Eun-jin)
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