Scorching Weekend: Daytime Heat Peaks, Tropical Nights Persist

Much of South Korea sweltered under intense heat on Saturday, with temperatures in some regions approaching 40 degrees Celsius. Gyeongsan, in North Gyeongsang Province, recorded a high of 39.9 degrees Celsius by mid-afternoon, nearing the day's peak. Heatwave advisories were issued for most of the country.

The heat persisted into the evening, leading to tropical night warnings in several areas. By Saturday morning, the Korea Meteorological Administration upgraded the heatwave advisory for Seoul to a warning for its southeastern and southwestern districts. A heatwave warning is issued when the highest apparent temperature is expected to exceed 35 degrees Celsius for more than two consecutive days.

By Saturday afternoon, heatwave warnings expanded to include the Seoul metropolitan area, Chungcheong Province, and southern inland regions. In addition to Gyeongsan, other areas in Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province recorded high temperatures, with Shinam in Dong-gu, Daegu, reaching 38.4 degrees Celsius. Seoul's highest temperature reached 32.5 degrees Celsius, significantly above the average for this time of year.