Yeongnam Heat Wave Alert Expanded; Gyeongju High Reaches 39.1°C (102.4°F)

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Now that the monsoon season has ended, intense summer heat has gripped the entire country. Scorching heat waves during the day and tropical nights are expected to plague almost all regions.

For more details on the weather, let's turn to weather forecaster Lim Eun-jin.

[Weather Forecaster]

With the monsoon season effectively over, intense heat has arrived in earnest.

Today (July 27), the daytime high in Seoul climbed to 31.6°C (89°F).

In Gyeongju, where a severe heat wave warning is in effect, temperatures soared to a blistering 39.1°C (102°F), well above human body temperature.

People in these areas should avoid outdoor activities as much as possible and take plenty of rest indoors with air conditioning.

As temperatures rise sharply, the atmosphere has become unstable.

Showers are expected to pass through the central regions and northern Gyeongbuk until tonight.

Tomorrow will also see strong sunshine nationwide, with shower forecasts continuing for the central regions and Gyeongbuk, much like today.

The scorching heat persists day and night.

Tomorrow's lowest temperature in Seoul is forecast at 26°C (79°F) with a sensible temperature reaching 29°C (84°F), while tomorrow's daytime highs will climb to 33°C (91°F) in Seoul and 35°C (95°F) in Daegu.

Stifling heat is expected to continue throughout this week without any clear rain forecasts.
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