Seoul Breaks Record High Temperature; Extreme Heat to Peak Tomorrow

With severe heat warnings in effect for the greater Seoul metropolitan area, inland Gangwon Province, and parts of the Honam region, daytime temperatures in Seoul soared close to 38°C (100°F) today (August 6), breaking the record for the highest temperature of this summer.

The current heat wave is expected to reach its peak tomorrow, which marks Ipchu, the beginning of autumn on the lunar calendar.

Temperatures are expected to drop slightly starting this weekend.

However, sweltering heat waves of around 35°C (95°F) will persist for the time being, requiring close attention to health management.

Meanwhile, Typhoon Dolphin, the 13th typhoon, is projected to head toward the inland of China early next week and is unlikely to directly affect South Korea. However, easterly winds will bring rain to the east coast and Jeju Island over the weekend.

Tomorrow's lowest temperature in Seoul is forecast at 27°C (81°F), marking the 16th consecutive night of tropical nights.

Tomorrow's daytime high in Seoul is expected to reach 39°C (102°F), with the extreme heat wave peaking tomorrow.

(Weathercaster Lim Eun-jin)
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