Heat Advisories Issued Nationwide, Rain Forecast in Chungcheong and Southern Regions

The rain has stopped, and sweltering heat has returned.

Heat advisories have been issued across various parts of the country.

With strong sunlight, daytime temperatures climbed to 31.5°C (89°F) in Seoul and 34.2°C (94°F) in Gwangju.

You will need to carry a handy umbrella tomorrow (August 19).

Between dawn and morning, 5 to 30 mm of rain is expected in the southern parts of the Chungcheong provinces, western Gyeongsang, and the Honam region. Meanwhile, showers are forecast for various areas excluding Seoul from tomorrow afternoon to evening.

In particular, as heavy showers could pour down in the southern regions that were previously hit by torrential rain, extra caution must be taken against safety accidents to prevent damage.

Tomorrow's morning lows will start at 24°C (75°F) in Seoul, while daytime highs will rise to 33°C (91°F) in Gangneung and Daegu.

Late-summer heat will continue throughout the week, with rain expected in the central regions on Saturday.

(Weather forecaster Lim Eun-jin)
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