South Korea faces heatwave with temperatures above 30C; Gangneung sees first tropical night

Much of South Korea is bracing for a significant heatwave, with daytime temperatures forecast to soar above 30 degrees Celsius in many regions. The sweltering conditions have already led to the year's first tropical night in Gangneung, a coastal city in the east, where the minimum temperature overnight failed to drop below 25 degrees Celsius.

Meteorological authorities have warned that the high temperatures, combined with humidity, will make it feel even hotter, with perceived temperatures potentially reaching around 31 degrees Celsius in some areas, including parts of the Gangwon and Jeolla provinces, as well as the Gyeongsang region. This elevated 'feels-like' temperature significantly increases the risk of heat-related illnesses.

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Most regions across the country, centering on the central region, will see daytime temperatures rise above 30 degrees Celsius, and some areas along the eastern coast of Gangwon and the southern coast of Jeolla and Gyeongsang will see the highest perceived temperatures around 31 degrees Celsius, making it hot.

The current weather pattern is attributed to a high-pressure system moving from west to east across the Korean Peninsula, drawing in warm southwesterly winds. This has resulted in clear skies and persistently hot weather, following a day where temperatures in many areas already surpassed the 30-degree mark.

Looking ahead, the forecast for Monday indicates that while most of the country will remain under the influence of a high-pressure system, some southern coastal areas and the eastern coast of the Gyeongsang province may experience rain due to a low-pressure system moving through the southern sea. Despite this, the heat is expected to persist in many parts of the nation.

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You should pay attention to the occurrence of heat-related illnesses by referring to the heat wave impact forecast announced at 11:30 AM.