"Hot Weather Nationwide on 'Ipchu' Sunday... Showers in Cloudy Skies in Some Areas"

On the 6th, when Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul opened, citizens cooled off in the fountain within the square. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] On July 7, the day of Ipchu, the nationwide heatwave continues, with many clouds and showers expected in various areas.

Showers are expected until night in northern Gyeonggi, Yeongseo region of Gangwon, and some inland areas of Gyeongbuk, while other parts of the country will experience showers from morning to afternoon. Expected precipitation amounts are 5 to 60 mm in the Seoul metropolitan area, Yeongseo region of Gangwon, and the five West Sea islands; 5 to 40 mm in the Yeongdong region of Gangwon, Chungcheong area, southern regions, and Jeju Island.

As of 5 a.m., major regional temperatures are Seoul 27.3°C, Incheon 26.9°C, Suwon 26.8°C, Chuncheon 26.5°C, Gangneung 30.1°C, Cheongju 28.1°C, Daejeon 27.0°C, Jeonju 27.5°C, Gwangju 27.6°C, Jeju 29.1°C, Daegu 28.2°C, Busan 27.3°C, Ulsan 27.5°C, Changwon 27.0°C, etc. The forecasted daytime high temperatures range from 29 to 36°C.

Fine dust concentration is expected to be 'Good' to 'Moderate' across all regions due to favorable atmospheric dispersion. Sea waves are expected to be 0.5 to 1.0 meters in the East Sea and South Sea coastal waters, and 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the West Sea coastal waters. In the offshore waters (approximately 200 km from the coastline), wave heights are forecasted to be 0.5 to 2.0 meters in the East Sea, and 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the West Sea and South Sea.

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