Heat Advisories Issued Nationwide; Pohang Hits 37°C, Seoul 34°C

Extreme heat is causing people to break into a sweat after just a few moments outdoors.

As the heat fails to dissipate at night, tropical night warnings are in effect in various regions.

Currently, temperatures in Seoul remain above 25°C (77°F), making the city's first tropical night of the year highly likely.

If a tropical night is recorded overnight, it will be 12 days later than last year.

Heat advisories have also been issued in many areas amid the sweltering daytime heat.

Today (July 12), temperatures in Pohang are expected to soar to 37°C (99°F), while Seoul will reach 34°C (93°F), marking another day of intense heat similar to yesterday.

Looking at other daytime highs, Gangneung and Daejeon will climb to 35°C (95°F), and Gwangju will reach 34°C (93°F).

Meanwhile, inland areas may see 5 to 40 mm of scattered showers this afternoon.

For the time being, rain is expected to come and go in Jeju and the southern coast.

Through tomorrow, up to 80 mm of rain is forecast for the mountainous regions of Jeju, with 5 to 20 mm expected in South Jeolla Province and the western parts of South Gyeongsang Province.

Residents along the southern coast and in Jeju should also be cautious of strong winds and swells.

Rain is forecast for the entire country again on Tuesday and Wednesday.

(Weather Caster Park Se-rim)
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