Heat Wave Warnings Expand as Temperatures Surge; Rain Forecast Nationwide by Sunday

The intense heat wave is growing even stronger.

The heat wave advisory previously issued for the eastern part of Seoul has been upgraded to a warning.

Regions under heat wave warnings are expanding across various areas.

Today (August 25), the perceived temperature in Seoul is expected to reach 33°C (91°F).

Daegu is forecasted to soar to a scorching 37°C (99°F).

Currently, brief showers are falling mainly in parts of South Chungcheong and North Chungcheong provinces.

Showers are forecasted mostly for the central regions today.

The precipitation amount will range from a light 5 mm to as much as 60 mm, which is quite a significant amount.

When these showers occur, they may be accompanied by sudden gusts of wind, thunder, and lightning.

Skies will be mostly cloudy in the central regions today.

Meanwhile, the southern regions will experience clear skies with strong sunshine beating down.

Waves will run high in the distant waters of the South Sea and Jeju Island.

Rain is forecasted for the Seoul metropolitan area and the Yeongseo region on Wednesday.

Rain will begin in the southern regions starting Friday and expand nationwide by Sunday.

As rain clouds move in, the intensity of the heat is expected to ease somewhat.

(Weathercaster Ahn Su-jin)
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