Scattered showers expected nationwide Sunday afternoon, with highs up to 35 degrees Celsius

South Korea is bracing for scattered showers and continued high temperatures as Sunday approaches. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts that most regions will experience daytime highs of up to 35 degrees Celsius, maintaining the current sweltering weather.

The precipitation is expected to begin Sunday afternoon, primarily affecting western Jeonbuk province, southern Gyeonggi province, and parts of Chungnam. Some areas in western Jeonbuk and the central and mountainous regions of Jeju Island may also see showers. The forecast indicates a possibility of thunderstorms, gusty winds, and lightning in these areas.

Light rain that began Saturday is expected to continue until early Sunday morning in the northeastern inland areas of Gyeonggi and central and northern inland areas of Gangwon. The morning low temperatures are predicted to range from 22 to 26 degrees Celsius, while the daytime high will be between 30 and 35 degrees Celsius.

These temperatures are expected to remain significantly above the seasonal average, which typically sees lows between 19 and 23 degrees Celsius and highs between 27 and 31 degrees Celsius. Heatwave advisories are in effect for Chungcheong, southern regions, and Jeju Island, with the highest perceived temperatures likely to reach around 33 degrees Celsius nationwide. Some areas in Jeolla, Gyeongnam, and Jeju could feel as hot as 35 degrees Celsius.