Rain to Taper Off by Afternoon; Heat Wave Advisories Expand

The monsoon rain will continue until this afternoon, July 10, before tapering off.

Looking at the current radar imagery, the stationary front is moving northward, with rain falling only in parts of the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province.

In the southern Gyeonggi region, a strong band of rain clouds has developed, leading to the issuance of a heavy rain advisory.

Through this afternoon, between 5 and 60mm of rain is expected to fall in the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon, Chungcheong, and Jeju regions before coming to an end.

This monsoon season has brought significant rainfall, with over 200mm recorded in the Chungcheong region.

Even as the rain pauses, you should still carry an umbrella.

There may be sudden, intense downpours in various areas.

The areas under heat wave advisories have further expanded.

In regions where heat wave advisories are in effect, the perceived temperature is expected to reach 35°C (95°F) today.

Tomorrow, Saturday, there is a possibility of the first tropical night of the year in Seoul.

[Weather Reporter Ahn Su-jin]
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