Hot and Humid Weather Continues in South Korea; Rain Expected in Some Regions

South Korea is bracing for continued hot and humid weather on July 17, with the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasting rain in the Chungcheong and southern regions. The nation is also anticipating potential heavy rainfall from July 18 as a stationary front influences the weather.

Residents in Chungnam's Boryeong experienced a heavy rain advisory starting in the morning. The forecast predicts 20-60mm of rain in Chungcheong, 5-50mm in Jeolla, 5-60mm in Gyeongsang, and 5-10mm in Jeju Island. The weekend is expected to bring strong and abundant rain, particularly to the central regions.

Despite the rain, daytime high temperatures are expected to hover around 32 degrees Celsius nationwide. Jeju Island remains under a heatwave advisory. Air quality is anticipated to be good to normal across all regions. The weather outlook suggests a muggy holiday, with the possibility of continued heat even with precipitation.