South Korea braces for surprise showers amid heatwave

South Korea is set for a day of mixed weather on Friday, with scattered showers expected in eastern areas despite generally clear skies nationwide. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts that while most regions will remain sunny, some areas, including Gangwon Province, North Chungcheong Province, and Gyeongsang Province, will see intermittent rain. The showers are expected to be localized, meaning rainfall amounts can vary significantly even within the same region. Residents are advised to exercise caution due to potentially slippery roads and reduced visibility where the rain falls. The weather agency predicts morning low temperatures between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius (59-68 F) and afternoon highs reaching up to 30 degrees Celsius (86 F), indicating continued warmth. While morning lows will be similar to or slightly cooler than average, afternoon highs will be around or slightly above the seasonal norm. Ozone levels are expected to be high in southern Gyeonggi, South Chungcheong, South Jeolla, and South Gyeongsang provinces, while fine dust levels will remain low across the country.

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There may be differences in the amount of rainfall even within the same region due to the nature of showers.