South Korea Forecast: Showers Expected in West, Highs Reach 33 Degrees Celsius

South Korea is bracing for a hot and humid Monday, with the western parts of the country expected to see showers. Daytime high temperatures are forecast to reach up to 33 degrees Celsius, making for a muggy day.

The Korea Meteorological Administration predicts morning low temperatures ranging from 15 to 21 degrees Celsius, while afternoon highs will fluctuate between 24 and 33 degrees. Inland areas across the nation are likely to experience daytime highs exceeding 30 degrees for an extended period, with the perceived temperature potentially reaching around 31 degrees.

Specific city forecasts include Seoul expecting a high of 32 degrees, Daejeon also reaching 32 degrees, and Incheon and Busan seeing highs of 29 and 27 degrees, respectively. Showers are anticipated from the afternoon into the evening in inland areas of Seoul and Gyeonggi Province, inland Gangwon Province, inland Chungcheong region, inland Jeolla region, and inland western Gyeongnam.

Navigational warnings have been issued for the western waters of the South Sea due to sea fog, advising vessels to exercise caution. Air quality is expected to be good to normal across all regions.