Heavy Rain of 30mm per Hour Pounds Gwangju; Heavy Rain Advisory Issued

Although heatwave warnings have been partially lifted or eased, the scorching heat remained severe today (August 27).

The daytime high in Seoul climbed to 32.5°C (90°F).

Shower clouds are currently developing across various parts of the southern regions.

A heavy rain advisory has been issued for Gwangju as fierce rain of over 30mm per hour pours down.

Showers are expected to continue in the Chungcheong, Jeonbuk, and Gyeongbuk regions until this evening, while intermittent rain will persist in Jeju, Jeonnam, and Gyeongnam.

Rain clouds will expand into the Chungcheong region tomorrow.

Heavy rain of up to 80mm is forecasted for the Yeongnam region tomorrow, and showers are expected to pass through the greater Seoul area and western Gangwon province (Yeongseo) tomorrow.

Turbulent rain is projected to fall nationwide throughout this weekend.

(Weather Forecaster Lim Eun-jin)
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