Heatwave Peaks Defying 'Ipchu': Seoul Nears 40°C Today

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Today (August 7), Seoul's daytime high is expected to soar up to 39°C (102°F), making it even hotter than yesterday.

Conditions are expected to ease slightly starting tomorrow. Weather forecaster Park Serim has the details.

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Today marks Ipchu, the traditional start of autumn on the lunar calendar, but it is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far.

Heavy heatwave warnings have been expanded to the Seoul metropolitan area, as well as parts of the Honam region and western Gangwon (Gangwon Youngseo). Yesterday, daytime temperatures in Seoul hit 37.9°C (100°F).

Today, temperatures in Seoul are expected to skyrocket to 39°C (102°F).

Elsewhere, Jeonju is forecasted to reach 39°C (102°F), Chuncheon 38°C (100°F), and Daejeon and Daegu 37°C (99°F).

Many of you are probably wondering how long this heat will continue.

This extreme heat is peaking today, but starting this weekend, temperatures will drop slightly, bringing daytime highs in Seoul to around 34°C (93°F).

Even so, heatwave advisory-level weather is expected to persist.

Meanwhile, rain is forecasted for the weekend, centered around the east coast (Donghae coast) and Jeju Island.

In particular, heavy rain is expected to pour heavily starting tomorrow, mainly along the eastern coast of Gangwon, with more than 150 mm of heavy rainfall anticipated over the weekend. Please take extra precautions against safety accidents during the vacation season.

Currently, Seoul is already at 29.1°C (84°F), starting the day with heat comparable to daytime levels.

Inland areas will experience brief passing showers on Saturday afternoon.

(Weather Caster Park Serim)
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