First Heat Wave Advisories of the Year Issued for Hanam, Yecheon; Seoul to Reach 32°C (90°F)

Early summer heat is intensifying.

The first heat wave advisories of the year have been issued for parts of Gyeonggi and North Gyeongsang provinces, including Hanam and Yecheon.

A heat wave advisory is issued when the perceived temperature is expected to reach 33°C (91°F) or higher during the day.

Today, these areas are expected to see perceived temperatures climb above 33°C (91°F), triggering the heat wave alerts.

Today's daytime high in Seoul will reach 32°C (90°F), while Daejeon is expected to hit 31°C (88°F).

From this afternoon through the evening, there may be sudden, heavy showers in inland regions.

The sun will be strong during the day.

Ozone concentrations, which are harmful to the respiratory system, are also expected to be high.

Please take care of your respiratory health.

Rain is forecast nationwide for Saturday.

As the rain falls, the unseasonable heat is expected to subside temporarily.

(Weather Caster Ahn Su-jin)
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