First Heatwave Advisory of the Year Issued Today; Gyeongbuk "Feels-Like" Temperature to Hit 34°C (93°F)

As hot weather continues for consecutive days, the first heatwave advisory of the year will be issued today (June 18) for parts of the Yeongnam region.

The advisory will be in effect for three areas: Daegu, and Gyeongsan and Yechon in North Gyeongsang Province (Gyeongbuk).

A heatwave advisory is issued when the "feels-like" temperature is expected to remain at or above 33°C (91°F) for two or more consecutive days.

Today, the daytime high in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province, is expected to reach 33°C (91°F), with the "feels-like" temperature climbing as high as 34°C (93°F).

In Seoul, temperatures are expected to exceed 30°C (86°F) through tomorrow, so please take care of your health to avoid heat-related exhaustion.

Showers are also forecast for various inland areas today, with precipitation ranging from 5mm to a maximum of 30mm.

Temperatures will remain similar to yesterday. Seoul will start the day at 21°C (70°F) and reach a daytime high of 31°C (88°F), while Daegu will climb to 33°C (91°F).

The weather will turn cloudy toward the end of the week, with rain beginning in Jeju, South Jeolla Province, and South Gyeongsang Province on Friday, before spreading across the entire country on Saturday.

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