Hottest 'Jungbok' Amid Severe Heatwaves; Caution Urged for Outdoor Activities

Tomorrow, July 25, marks Jungbok, traditionally known as the hottest period of the dog days of summer.

Perhaps because of this,

today the North Pacific high-pressure system developed stronger than initially expected, pushing the stationary front further north toward North Korea, which caused the rain to mostly subside.

Meanwhile, Typhoon Noul, the 12th typhoon of the season, formed today.

Blocked by the North Pacific high-pressure system, Typhoon Noul is unlikely to move northward and is expected to head westward toward China.

Today, a severe heatwave warning was issued for Pohang and Gyeongju.

Gyeongju experienced extreme heat today, with daytime temperatures soaring close to 39°C (102°F).

These regions are expected to see temperatures rise just as high tomorrow, bringing severe heatwaves.

You should avoid outdoor activities as much as possible and take special precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Scattered end-of-monsoon rains are also forecasted for various regions over the weekend.

Tomorrow, monsoon rain is expected in the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province, and the day after tomorrow, in the central regions and North Gyeongsang Province.

Tonight, tropical nights will persist as the heat accumulated during the day fails to dissipate. Tomorrow's daytime temperatures are expected to reach 32°C (90°F) in Seoul, 35°C (95°F) in Gwangju, and 37°C (99°F) in Daegu.

Monsoon rains in the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province will continue until next Monday, after which the high-pressure system over the Korean Peninsula is expected to strengthen further, bringing even more intense heatwaves.

(Weather Forecaster Nam Yu-jin)
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