Heat Wave Peaks Today: Seoul 33°C, Daegu 36°C

Today, Monday (July 13), the heat wave is expected to reach its peak.

With the first tropical night advisory of the year issued for Seoul yesterday, the current temperature in the city remains at 27.6°C (82°F). As temperatures are expected to stay above 25°C (77°F) overnight, a tropical night is anticipated for the second consecutive day.

Looking at current temperatures in other regions, Gangneung is at 27.4°C (81°F) and Gwangju is at 27.8°C (82°F), with most areas remaining above 25°C (77°F).

Heat wave warnings are in effect for most regions, excluding some eastern mountainous areas and Jeju Island.

Today, influenced by topographical factors, temperatures in the Yeongnam region, including Gyeongju, are expected to soar to 37°C (99°F).

In Seoul, the temperature will reach 33°C (91°F), but due to high humidity, the perceived temperature will be about 1 to 2 degrees higher.

As for daytime highs in other regions, Cheongju and Daejeon will reach 35°C (95°F), while Gangneung and Daegu will climb to 36°C (97°F).

Meanwhile, there may be scattered showers in the central and Jeonbuk regions this afternoon.

Today, Jeju, Jeonnam, and western Gyeongnam are expected to see between 5 and 20mm of rain.

Except for some southern areas and Jeju where rain is expected, UV radiation will be extremely strong across the country today.

In particular, the UV index is expected to reach very high levels, especially in western regions including Seoul.

Rain is forecast for the entire country tomorrow and the day after, with further rain expected mainly in the southern regions on Thursday and Friday.

In particular, caution is advised as the rain falling tomorrow is expected to be heavy and intense, centered on the central region overnight.

(Weather Caster Park Se-rim)
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