Last week, the eastern regions suffered from intense heat.

Starting today (August 3), the wind direction is shifting, bringing more severe heat to the western regions.

The daytime high in Seoul is expected to reach 37°C (99°F), about 2 degrees higher than yesterday afternoon.

Gwangju is forecasted to skyrocket to a staggering 39°C (102°F).

Looking at the current highest temperatures so far,

Miryang has surged close to 39°C (102°F), and daytime temperatures in Seoul are also climbing near 34°C (93°F).

The heat wave is expected to be prolonged for the time being.

Extreme heat will persist tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.

As the likelihood of heat-related illnesses is high, you must take care of your health by drinking water frequently.

The ultraviolet index will be very high in various places today,

and ozone levels, which are harmful to the respiratory system, will also be high.

From late afternoon into the evening, sudden and turbulent showers may pour over the southern inland areas of Gangwon Province and the northern areas of North Chungcheong Province.

Clear days are set to continue for a while.

Please keep in mind that the weather may experience variability depending on the movement path of typhoons and surrounding pressure systems.

(Ahn Su-jin, weathercaster)