First Tropical Night Expected Tonight; Heat Wave to Intensify Over the Weekend

The temperature in Seoul is currently approaching 27°C (81°F), and with humidity reaching 64%, the perceived temperature is even higher.

This muggy weather is expected to persist through the night today (July 10), making it highly likely that Seoul will experience its first tropical night of this summer.

The heat wave is set to intensify starting tomorrow daytime.

With heat wave advisories expanded to most parts of the country, including the southwestern region of Seoul, today, the daytime high in Seoul is forecast to reach 33°C (91°F) tomorrow and 34°C (93°F) the day after. In Pohang, temperatures are expected to soar to 37°C (99°F) the day after tomorrow.

In other regions, temperatures are also expected to rise, with Gwangju reaching 33°C (91°F) and Daegu 36°C (97°F) tomorrow.

While the monsoon rain will mostly remain in a lull for the time being, some rain is expected in parts of Jeju Island tomorrow. On Sunday, there will be rain in the southern coast and western Gyeongnam, while some central regions and North Jeolla Province may see localized showers.

Monsoon rain is expected to return nationwide around next Wednesday. Until then, please take care of your health in the sweltering heat.

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