Extreme Heat Persists Despite Fall's Onset... Seoul Reaches 39°C

Today (August 6), Seoul experienced its hottest day of the year so far.

As high-pressure systems firmly entrench themselves in both the upper and lower levels of the atmosphere over the Korean Peninsula, Typhoon Dolphin has been unable to break through the high pressure and is heading straight toward China.

Today, easterly winds continued to pump heat into western regions, pushing the temperature at Seoul's official observation station in Songwol-dong close to 38°C (100°F), while Yongsan neared a scorching 40°C (104°F).

The wind in these areas felt truly blistering.

Tomorrow, which marks Ipchu (the beginning of autumn), the extreme heat will reach its peak, with temperatures in Seoul climbing up to 39°C (102°F).

Fortunately, however, the pressure patterns will shift slightly starting this weekend.

As the upper-level high-pressure system centered over the country moves slightly to the northwest, the extreme heat nearing 40°C (104°F) will ease up. Even so, weather matching the level of heatwave warnings will continue.

Today, serious heatwave warnings (Pokyeom Jungdae-gyeongbo) were further expanded to parts of Gangwon and Honam regions.

Seoul, which has been under serious heatwave warnings for three consecutive days, will remain extremely hot tonight as well.

Tomorrow's daytime highs are expected to reach 39°C (102°F) in both Seoul and Jeonju.

Rain is in the forecast for the east coast and Jeju starting from the weekend.

In particular, heavy and intense rain is forecasted for the Gangwon Yeongdong region on Saturday, requiring special caution regarding safety accidents during the vacation season.

Showers are forecasted for inland areas on Saturday, and next week's weather carries a high degree of volatility as the typhoon currently heading toward China weakens.

(Weather Forecaster Nam Yu-jin)
※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.