Heavy Rain of Up to 80mm Expected, Mainly in Northern Gyeonggi and Gangwon Provinces

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The rain has subsided somewhat overnight. It is forecast that there will be brief showers during the morning commute today (July 10) and no significant rainfall until the weekend, but conditions could change. Let us connect to the weather center for more details.

Weather caster Park Se-rim, please give us the report.

[Weather Caster]

As the stationary front has moved north, heavy rain warnings are currently in effect for Yeoncheon, Pocheon, and Cheorwon. Rain is falling at a rate of 10 to 20mm per hour, mainly in northern Gyeonggi and northern Gangwon provinces.

The heavy rain will continue through this morning, but will mostly taper off by the afternoon.

Expected rainfall is over 80mm in northern Gangwon and over 60mm in northern Gyeonggi. Seoul and other parts of the metropolitan area, Gangwon, and Chungcheong provinces may see 5 to 40mm, while some southern regions and Jeju Island may receive 5 to 10mm of light rain.

After the rain stops, intense heat will follow.

Currently, heat wave and tropical night advisories are in effect, mainly for the Yeongnam region.

The current temperature in Seoul is 24.4°C (76°F), and heat levels similar to tropical nights are expected to continue for the time being.

As temperatures gradually rise, heat waves of around 33°C (91°F) will intensify over the weekend, and weather advisories are expected to be expanded and strengthened.

Current temperatures in most regions are starting at around 25°C (77°F).

Midday highs will reach 32°C (90°F) in Cheongju and Gwangju, and 33°C (91°F) in Daegu.

Meanwhile, please be aware that strong, localized showers of 5 to 40mm may occur in various inland areas today.

(Weather Caster Park Se-rim)
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