Seoul Issues First Heatwave Advisory of the Year... Heatwave Warnings Across the Country (Comprehensive)

Heat Wave Warnings Added for Eastern Gyeonggi, Jeonbuk Imsil, and Others

The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a heatwave advisory on the 18th for all of Seoul and various parts of the country.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government issued the heatwave advisory at 11 a.m. that day. A heatwave advisory is issued when the highest daily perceived temperature is expected to remain at or above 33 degrees Celsius for two or more consecutive days.

This is the first summer heatwave special report issued this year. Seoul immediately activated the comprehensive support situation room and began emergency duty. They are monitoring weather conditions and the occurrence of heat-related illnesses and responding accordingly.

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The areas under the heatwave advisory include all of Seoul and ▲eastern Gyeonggi (Gwangmyeong, Gwacheon, Dongducheon, Yeoncheon, Pocheon, Gapyeong, Goyang, Yangju, Uijeongbu, Paju, Seongnam, Guri, Namyangju, Hanam, Yongin, Icheon, Anseong, Yeoju, Gwangju, Yangpyeong) ▲Imsil and Sunchang in Jeonbuk ▲Gokseong and Gurye in Jeonnam.

Heatwave advisories had already been issued for Gangwon (lowlands of Hongcheon, Chuncheon), Daegu, Gumi in Gyeongbuk, and Gwangju, and the number of advisory areas has increased.

The highest daytime temperatures on this day were forecasted to range from 27 to 34 degrees Celsius. The expected highest temperatures in major cities are Seoul 32°C, Incheon 27°C, Daejeon and Gwangju 33°C, Daegu 34°C, Ulsan 30°C, and Busan 29°C.

Temperatures are expected to continue rising until Monday, the 19th. The lowest morning temperatures will range from 17 to 23 degrees Celsius, and the highest daytime temperatures are forecasted to be between 24 and 35 degrees Celsius.

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