Heat Wave Focuses on Western Regions; Rain Expected on East Coast Starting Tomorrow

With cold and dry air moving in starting from the weekend, the heat wave has eased significantly.

Many heat wave advisories and warnings have also been lifted.

Currently, heat wave advisories are in effect for the Seoul metropolitan area, South Chungcheong Province, the Honam region, South Gyeongsang Province, and Jeju Island.

Today (August 11), Seoul's perceived temperature is expected to reach 33°C (91°F) and Jeonju 32°C (90°F), with scorching weather concentrated mainly in the western regions.

Meanwhile, eastern regions influenced by easterly winds will be less hot, with Yangyang recording a perceived temperature of 27°C (81°F) compared to the western areas.

For the time being, sweltering weather with perceived temperatures exceeding 33°C (91°F) is expected to continue, centered around the Seoul metropolitan area and the southern regions.

Skies will be mostly clear today.

Strong winds are expected to blow across Jeju Island and the southern coast.

You should carefully check for any items that might be blown away.

High waves are expected mainly in the open seas, requiring special caution for navigating or working vessels.

For the time being, strong swell waves will continuously pound coastal areas.

Extra caution is needed to prevent safety accidents along the coast.

Meanwhile, influenced by Typhoon Chan-hom heading toward Japan, rain will begin falling in the east coast region starting Wednesday.

The rain will expand to Jeju Island starting Friday.

Please note that turbulent shower clouds may occasionally develop in inland areas where it does not rain.

(Weather Forecaster Ahn Su-jin)
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