South Korea faces highs of 33C with inland showers expected

South Korea is bracing for continued heat as Tuesday's daytime high temperatures are forecast to reach up to 33 degrees Celsius, particularly in inland areas. Scattered showers, accompanied by gusty winds and thunder, are also expected across inland regions.

The Korea Meteorological Administration predicts that central regions will experience occasional clouds, while southern areas will become cloudy in the afternoon. Jeju Island is expected to be mostly cloudy. Showers are anticipated in inland parts of Gyeonggi Province and northern inland areas of Gangwon Province in the morning, with inland areas nationwide seeing them in the afternoon and evening.

Daytime high temperatures are expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius in inland areas for the time being. Until Wednesday, the perceived temperature in central inland areas could reach around 33 degrees Celsius, with other regions experiencing around 31 degrees Celsius. This is slightly higher than the average seasonal highs, which typically range from 25 to 29 degrees Celsius.

Heatwave advisories have been issued for parts of the Seoul metropolitan area and inland Chungcheong Province, urging residents to drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous outdoor activities. The perceived temperature can be even higher in workplaces and fields. Additionally, strong lunar tides are expected to cause higher sea levels along the coast, necessitating caution in low-lying coastal areas. Air quality is expected to be good to normal nationwide.