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East Coast, Jeju to See Rain as Peak Perceived Temperatures Ease to 33 Degrees Celsius

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Rain is expected along the East Coast and in Jeju until Monday morning, with peak perceived temperatures around 33 degrees Celsius, indicating a slight easing of extreme heat.
  • Most areas will experience heatwave advisories, with overnight temperatures remaining around 25 degrees Celsius, leading to tropical nights in some regions.
  • Daily high temperatures will range from 27 to 34 degrees Celsius, with morning lows similar to or slightly below average and daytime highs similar to or slightly above.

South Korea is anticipating a slight reprieve from extreme heat as rain is forecast for the eastern coast and Jeju Island on Monday morning. While the peak perceived temperature is expected to hover around 33 degrees Celsius, a notable decrease from the intense heatwaves of the previous week, many regions will still experience heatwave advisories.

Overnight temperatures are predicted to remain around 25 degrees Celsius, creating conditions for tropical nights in some areas. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts that rain will fall in the Gangwon East Coast and mountainous areas, as well as in the Yeongnam region until Monday morning. Jeju Island can expect rain until midday Monday.

Today morning until the morning, it is expected to rain in the Gangwon East Coast and mountainous areas, Yeongnam, and Jeju.

โ€” Korea Meteorological AdministrationThe Korea Meteorological Administration provided details on the expected rainfall and temperature.

Daily high temperatures are expected to range between 27 and 34 degrees Celsius. Morning temperatures will be similar to or slightly below the seasonal average, while daytime highs will be similar to or slightly above average. The expected rainfall is minimal, around 5 millimeters, and the sky conditions will vary, with clouds expected in the central regions and overcast skies in the eastern Gangwon coast, southern regions, and Jeju.

Most of the country will have heatwave advisories, and it will be very hot for the time being, with tropical nights expected in some areas.

โ€” Korea Meteorological AdministrationThe agency described the general weather conditions across the nation.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.