Yangsan Exceeds 40°C for Third Consecutive Day; Heat Wave to Peak Next Week

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The scorching heat continues today (Saturday, August 1) as the weekend gets underway, with temperatures in South Gyeongsang Province soaring to around 39°C (102°F). Overnight, the east coast region also experienced its first "super tropical night" of the year.

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

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Overnight, the east coast region of Gangwon Province saw its first super tropical night of the year.

While a tropical night refers to temperatures staying above 25°C (77°F) until the next morning, a super tropical night is designated when temperatures fail to drop below 30°C (86°F).

Westerlies crossed over the mountain range, bringing heated air that drove up temperatures along the east coast region.

During the afternoon, an unprecedented and extreme level of heat will continue, centered around the South Gyeongsang Province region.

Currently, the temperature in Yangsan has climbed to 39.4°C (103°F).

It is expected to surge further to around 41°C (106°F).

You should avoid outdoor activities until 5:00 PM, when the sunlight is at its strongest.

Next week, the heat wave in western regions is expected to reach its peak.

Seoul's daytime high is forecast to climb to 37°C (99°F).

Looking at other daytime temperatures for today, Gangneung will rise to 38°C (100°F), Ulsan and Busan to 39°C (102°F), and Gwangju to 38°C (100°F), making it just as hot as yesterday or even hotter.

With no significant rain in sight for next week, the heat wave is projected to be prolonged.

Even if you do not feel thirsty, you should make sure to stay hydrated by drinking water frequently.

(Weather Forecaster Lim Eun-jin)
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