Extreme Heat Peaks Despite 'Ipchu'… Seoul and Jeonju Hit 39°C

Yesterday (the 6th), Seoul experienced its hottest day of the year.

Temperatures at Songwol-dong, Seoul's official weather station, rose close to 38°C (100°F).

Yongsan nearly reached a scorching 40°C (104°F).

Today, which marks Ipchu (the beginning of autumn) on the lunar calendar, the extreme heat will reach its peak, with temperatures in Seoul climbing up to 39°C (102°F).

Fortunately, over the weekend, the upper-level high pressure system is expected to shift slightly to the northwest, easing the near-40°C heat, though heatwave warning levels will persist.

The severe heatwave warning has been expanded further to Gangwon and Honam regions.

In Seoul, where severe heatwave warnings have been in place for four consecutive days, intense tropical nights will continue overnight, and daytime temperatures today will soar to 39°C (102°F) in both Seoul and Jeonju.

Rain is forecasted for the east coast and Jeju starting from the weekend.

In particular, heavy rain is expected in the Gangwon Yeongdong region on Saturday, so caution is advised to prevent safety accidents during the vacation season.

(Nam Yu-jin, Weather Caster)
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