Extreme heat waves are reaching their peak, centering around the Yeongnam region.

As air crossing the mountains along westerly winds was heated, Gangneung on the east coast of Gangwon Province experienced its first super tropical night phenomenon of this year last night.

During the day, strong sunlight significantly raised temperatures in the Yeongnam area.

Currently, South Korea is trapped under a double high-pressure system, causing heat to continue accumulating.

Typhoon Dolphin, which is moving westward, still has a fluid path.

Today (August 1), the daytime high in Yangsan soared to an astonishing 41.6°C (107°F), breaking South Korea's highest meteorological observation record set just yesterday in a single day.

Tomorrow, daytime temperatures in Yangsan are expected to rise to around 41°C (106°F), keeping temperatures extremely high.

Next week, easterly winds will blow, bringing the heat wave in Seoul to its peak.

Seoul's daytime high is expected to hover around 37°C (99°F).

Nighttime heat will also persist.

Tomorrow morning's lowest temperature in Gangneung is forecast at 28°C (82°F), but the perceived temperature will reach around 30°C (86°F), rivaling a super tropical night.

Tomorrow's daytime temperatures will be extremely sweltering, matching today's heat at 38°C (100°F) in Gwangju and 39°C (102°F) in Busan.

As there is no distinct rain forecast until next week, the heat wave will be prolonged for a long time.

Please pay special attention to heat-related illnesses and refrain from strenuous outdoor activities during the middle of the day as much as possible.

[Weather Forecaster Lim Eun-jin]