Extreme Heat Warnings Expand; Heat Waves Projected to Prolong

Intense heat waves are underway.

Heat wave warnings were expanded to various regions today (July 28), including the eastern districts of Seoul.

Seoul experienced extreme heat with the perceived temperature soaring up to 33.7°C (93°F), while extreme heat continued centered around the South Gyeongsang region, where daytime temperatures in Yangsan—under a serious heat wave warning for four consecutive days—spiked to 39°C (102°F).

The heat waves are expected to prolong as two high-pressure systems influence both the upper and lower layers of the atmosphere over the Korean Peninsula.

For the time being, daytime temperatures in Seoul will hover around 33°C (91°F), with perceived temperatures 1 to 2 degrees higher than that.

The heat accumulated during the day is rolling straight over into nighttime heat.

Tomorrow's lowest temperature in Jeju will be 26°C (79°F), marking the 22nd consecutive day of tropical nights for the island, while tomorrow's daytime temperature in Daegu is expected to climb to 38°C (100°F).

The heat waves are projected to intensify even further next week.

Please take extra care to stay hydrated and manage your health for the time being.

[Weather Reporter Lim Eun-jin]
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