Scorching heat up to 33°C, heavy rain expected from tonight

Much of South Korea will swelter under high temperatures on Friday, with daytime highs reaching 30 degrees Celsius and the "feels like" temperature exceeding 33 degrees in areas under a heatwave advisory, including the Seoul metropolitan area and parts of Gyeongbuk province. The Korea Meteorological Administration advised residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.

Cities like Seoul, Incheon, and Chuncheon are forecast to hit 33 degrees Celsius, while other major cities such as Daejeon and Daegu anticipate highs of 32 degrees. The heat is attributed to warm, moist air being drawn northward. Skies are expected to be mostly cloudy due to the influence of a high-pressure system moving eastward from the Yellow Sea, with scattered showers possible inland.

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You should be careful about managing your health, such as the occurrence of heat-related illnesses.

However, relief from the heat may come with significant rainfall. Starting Friday afternoon in Jeju Island and spreading to the southern and central regions by evening and night, rain is expected to cover most of the country. The precipitation is forecast to continue through Saturday, with amounts ranging from 30 to 80 millimeters nationwide.

Coastal areas, including Jeju Island, the eastern coast, and the southern coast, could see rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters. Authorities have warned of the possibility of heavy rain advisories and urged preparedness for potential disasters such as flooding and landslides. Intense downpours, with rates of 20 to 30 millimeters per hour, are anticipated, particularly from late Friday night into early Saturday, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms in some locations.

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You must prepare for disasters such as flooding and landslides.