Severe Heat Concentrated in Western Regions... Seoul High Reaching 39°C (102°F)

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Extreme heat has been gripping mainly the western regions since earlier this week. The scorching heat of around 39°C (102°F) is expected to continue through tomorrow (August 7). Let us connect to the weather center for more details on the forecast.

Weathercaster Ahn Su-jin.

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Even with portable fans and hand fans, the heat simply does not let up.

Extreme heat will continue to rage today, mainly in the western regions.

Seoul's daytime high is expected to reach 39°C (102°F), raising the possibility of recording its highest temperature of the year.

The scorching heat of around 39°C (102°F) will persist in western regions until tomorrow.

First, heavy heat wave warnings are currently in effect for the Seoul metropolitan area, inland Gangwon Province, and the Jeonju and Gwangju areas.

The western regions will experience heat around 39°C (102°F) through the weekend.

Starting Saturday, temperatures are expected to drop somewhat as easterly winds weaken.

Meanwhile, Typhoon Dolphin, which could potentially affect South Korea, is currently located in the waters east of Okinawa.

It is expected to make landfall near inland China next Monday.

We will need to monitor the situation a bit longer to see what kind of impact it will have on our country afterward.

Today, the ultraviolet index will soar to very high levels in various places.

Ozone levels will also run high, centered around the western regions.

Rain is forecasted for the east coast region over the weekend.

In particular, strong and heavy rain is expected in the east coast area of Gangwon Province.

(Weathercaster Ahn Su-jin)
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