South Korea faces heatwave with highs up to 33°C, afternoon showers expected

South Korea is bracing for a hot Sunday, with daytime temperatures expected to climb as high as 33 degrees Celsius in some areas. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts that inland regions will see highs above 30 degrees, with the perceived temperature also reaching around 31 degrees, making for a significantly warm day.

The nation will be under the influence of a high-pressure system moving eastward from the Yellow Sea, resulting in clear skies and abundant sunshine that will drive up temperatures. The UV index is predicted to range from 'high' to 'very high' across most of the country, underscoring the need for sun protection.

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For the time being, daytime high temperatures will rise to over 30 degrees Celsius in many inland areas, and the highest perceived temperature will reach around 31 degrees, making it hot.

Adding to the heat, scattered showers are anticipated from the afternoon into the evening in several regions. These include parts of the Seoul metropolitan area, inland and northern mountainous areas of Gangwon Province, the Chungcheong region, inland Jeonbuk Province, parts of Jeonnam Province (excluding the western coast), and inland areas of Gyeongbuk and Gyeongnam provinces, as well as the Jeju Island highlands.

While the rainfall amounts are expected to be modest, ranging from 5 to 30 millimeters, the showers in central inland areas could be accompanied by strong winds, thunder, lightning, and even hail. Air quality is expected to be good to normal nationwide.

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In the afternoon to evening, showers are expected in areas such as the Seoul metropolitan area, inland and northern mountainous areas of Gangwon Province, the Chungcheong region, inland Jeonbuk Province, parts of Jeonnam Province (excluding the western coast), inland areas of Gyeongbuk and Gyeongnam provinces, and the Jeju Island highlands.