Today (August 7), which marks Ipchu, the traditional start of autumn, the scorching heat reached its peak.

Temperatures in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province, approached 41°C (106°F), while Nowon-gu in Seoul also exceeded 40°C (104°F).

Fortunately, starting tomorrow, the extreme heat wave will ease a step back.

A high waves warning is currently in effect for the seas off Jeju, as the distance has closed with Typhoon Dolphin, which is currently heading toward China.

As easterly winds strengthen, heavy rain is also expected to pour over the east coast region tomorrow.

People need to stay vigilant against safety accidents during the peak vacation season.

Looking at the expected precipitation for tomorrow and the day after, a preliminary heavy rain advisory has been issued for the Gangwon Yeongdong region, where more than 150 mm of heavy rain is anticipated. Other eastern coastal areas will also receive heavy rainfall of over 100 mm.

With such heavy rain falling, the heat wave along the east coast will break all at once.

Tomorrow's daytime high in Taebaek is expected to be 25°C (77°F), dropping to 21°C (70°F) the day after. Seoul, which soared to 38°C (100°F), is expected to reach 35°C (95°F) tomorrow and 33°C (91°F) the day after.

Showers are expected to pour in various inland areas across the country tomorrow.

Nighttime heat will persist.

Seoul's lowest temperature will remain muggy at 27°C (81°F).

Tomorrow's daytime highs in Seoul, Daegu, and Gwangju will be 35°C (95°F), about 3 to 4 degrees lower than today, but it will still be very sweltering.

Although all heavy heat warnings have been lifted, sweltering weather equivalent to heat wave advisories around 33°C (91°F) will continue next week, requiring ongoing attention to health management against the heat.

(Weathercaster Nam Yu-jin)