First Heatwave Advisory Issued for Seoul Metropolitan Area; Rain Expected Nationwide Today

The first heatwave advisory of the year has been issued for the Seoul metropolitan area.

Sweltering heat of around 33°C (91°F) is expected to continue through today, June 19.

Meanwhile, rain is in the forecast between today and tomorrow, which will help cool down the heat.

The rain will begin in Jeju this morning, spread to the Honam region by late afternoon, and expand across the entire country by tonight.

This rainfall is expected to be particularly heavy in the southern coast and Jeju Island.

Up to 250mm or more of rain is expected in the mountainous regions of Jeju, over 120mm near the Jirisan Mountain area and the southern coast, and up to 100mm in other parts of the southern provinces.

The Seoul metropolitan area is also expected to see some rain, though in smaller amounts, with 10 to 40mm forecasted.

While rain in the Seoul metropolitan area is expected to begin at night, there may be some scattered showers during the afternoon as well.

Morning temperatures in Seoul will be around 23°C (73°F), and the high humidity will make it feel muggy.

Daytime highs will climb to 33°C (91°F) in Seoul and Chuncheon.

The rain will mostly taper off by Saturday evening, though it will continue in the Gangwon Yeongdong region until Sunday afternoon.

The heat is expected to be slightly less intense next week compared to this week.

(Weather Caster Nam Yu-jin)
※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.