Early September brings heavy rain to central South Korea and lingering heat in the south

The first day of September was expected to bring two distinct weather patterns to South Korea: a seasonal rain front over central areas and lingering summer heat in the south.

The Korea Meteorological Administration said central regions would remain under the influence of a stationary front until the evening. Rain was forecast through the afternoon in most central areas and into the evening in Gangwon Province. Incheon, southwestern Gyeonggi Province and northern Chungcheong Province could receive bursts of about 20 millimeters per hour, accompanied by gusty winds, thunder and lightning.

Forecast rainfall ranged from 5 to 40 millimeters in Seoul, most of Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon Province and northern and central North Chungcheong. Southwestern Gyeonggi and northern Chungcheong could receive 10 to 60 millimeters and 20 to 60 millimeters, respectively. Southern regions and Jeju were expected to see showers from morning through evening.

The south and Jeju were also forecast to remain hot, with perceived temperatures around 33 C. Some areas could experience tropical nights, when overnight temperatures stay at or above 25 C. National daytime highs were expected to range from 25 C in Gangneung to 33 C in Daegu. Fine-dust concentrations were forecast to remain at good levels across the country.