Although Cheoseo, the solar term marking the arrival of cool autumn, has passed, the sweltering heat is actually growing fiercer.
This is because the North Pacific high-pressure system has expanded further.
Heatwave warnings and advisories are now in effect nationwide, with the exception of some mountainous areas in Gangwon Province.
Today (the 24th), the perceived temperature is expected to climb to 34°C (93°F) in Seoul and 36°C (97°F) in Daegu, unleashing oppressive and sweltering heat.
Still, the heat subsides momentarily when sudden showers pour down.
Loud and gusty thundershowers are expected in parts of northeastern Gyeonggi Province, mid-northern inland Gangwon Province, and various regions south of Chungcheong Province.
After the rain stops, humidity will rise, making it feel even more muggy and oppressive.
Strong sunlight will beat down during the day.
Today, the ultraviolet index will soar to very high levels in most parts of the country.
Rain is forecasted for northern Gyeonggi Province and mid-northern Gangwon Province on Wednesday, and for Jeju Island on Thursday.
Typhoon Soudelor is projected to head toward China, but because there is still significant variability, we need to monitor a bit longer to see how it might affect our country's weather this week.
(Weather Forecaster Soojin Ahn)
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