Strong Showers in Southern Regions and Humid Heat This Weekend

It is currently cloudy with rain falling across the central regions today (August 21).

This rain will continue until tomorrow morning, with showers expected in various places by the afternoon.

Through tomorrow, additional rainfall ranging from 5 to up to 60 mm is expected in the central regions.

People in the southern regions should remain cautious as localized, heavy showers may pour down tomorrow, while some areas in the central regions will also see showers until the evening.

Once the rain stops, the weather will turn hot again.

While Seoul's skies will remain cloudy with daytime temperatures halting at 30°C (86°F) through tomorrow, temperatures are expected to climb to 33°C (91°F) the day after tomorrow, which marks Cheoseo (the end of the summer heat).

In Yangsan, where a heatwave warning is currently in effect, sweltering weather around 35°C (95°F) is forecasted to persist for the time being.

Typhoon Soudelor, currently passing over waters northeast of Guam, is currently leaning slightly more toward the possibility of making landfall in China next week.

While the likelihood of it heading toward South Korea has decreased, the situation remains fluid and requires closer monitoring.

As the amount of moisture in the atmosphere increases, daytime heat failing to escape at night will lead to tropical nights, particularly centered around the southern regions.

Tomorrow afternoon, temperatures will also rise significantly above 33°C (91°F) mainly in the southern regions where heatwave advisories are in effect.

Starting this weekend, the North Pacific high pressure is expected to expand its influence further, bringing sweltering weather day and night to Seoul as well.

(Nam Yu-jin, Weather Forecaster)
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