Heatwave Shifts West, Capital Area to Face Even Higher Temperatures This Week

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The Seoul metropolitan area and other central regions are already suffering from extreme heat, and it is reported that it will get even hotter this week.

Weather forecaster Park Se-rim brings us today's forecast for Monday, August 3.

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Looking at the current heatwave warnings, heavy heatwave alerts have been expanded to parts of North Gyeongsang and South Jeolla provinces, as well as the South Gyeongsang region.

In addition, heatwave warnings are in effect for the entire Seoul area.

Starting today, wind patterns are gradually shifting to easterlies, which will further heat up the regions west of the mountain ranges.

Looking at today's detailed daytime temperatures, Daegu and Yangsan will soar up to 39°C (102°F).

Gwangju will also reach 39°C (102°F), while Seoul and Daejeon will climb to 37°C (99°F), with Seoul's temperature about 2 degrees higher than yesterday.

As tropical night advisories remain in effect for most regions, current temperatures are 27.1°C (81°F) in Gangneung, 26.8°C (80°F) in Jeju, and 26.5°C (80°F) in Seoul, with Seoul expected to experience its 12th consecutive tropical night.

Meanwhile, ozone concentrations are expected to be high this afternoon across most parts of the country, excluding Gangwon Province.

In particular, the South Jeolla and South Gyeongsang regions are expected to see "very bad" levels, so it is advisable to stay indoors if possible.

Skies nationwide will be clear today.

However, 5 to 10 mm of showers are expected in the southern inland areas of Gangwon and northern Chungbuk this afternoon.

Tomorrow, forecasts predict around 5 to 60 mm of showers in areas south of Chungcheong.

(Weather Forecaster Park Se-rim)
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