Extreme Heat Warnings Expand Nationwide Amid Severe Heatwave

The entire country is currently on high alert due to a severe heatwave.

While extreme heat was concentrated mainly in the Yeongnam region until yesterday (August 2), extremely intense heat spread nationwide today.

In particular, the serious heatwave warnings previously issued mainly for the Yeongnam region have now been expanded to Seoul, southern Gyeonggi Province, and the Jeonnam region today.

Today, Seoul recorded its highest temperature of this summer so far, and a serious heatwave warning has been issued for the city for the first time.

This advisory will take effect at 11:00 AM tomorrow.

The heatwave is expected to reach its peak in western regions throughout this entire week.

Seoul's daytime high is projected to soar to around 37°C (99°F).

Looking at tomorrow morning's low temperatures, Seoul is expected to record 27°C (81°F), marking its 13th consecutive day of tropical nights.

Tomorrow afternoon, temperatures in various parts of the western regions where serious heatwave warnings are in effect are expected to skyrocket up to 38°C (100°F).

With no rain in the forecast, the heatwave is expected to be prolonged.

In addition, a typhoon is expected to head toward China, which is projected to further intensify the heatwave in the western parts of South Korea.

(Weather Forecaster Lim Eun-jin)
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