Heatwave Warnings Across Most Regions Nationwide, Including All of Seoul and 23 Locations in Gyeonggi-do

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With heatwave warnings issued across Seoul and nationwide, hot weather is expected to continue.

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) issued a heatwave warning for all of Seoul at 10 a.m. on the 28th. Along with this, heatwave warnings were also issued for 16 areas in Gyeonggi Province, including Goyang, Seongnam, Hwaseong, Anyang, Pyeongtaek, Siheung, Paju, Uijeongbu, Gimpo, Gwangmyeong, Gunpo, Hanam, Osan, Yangju, Guri, and Gwacheon. Heatwave warnings have been maintained since the previous day in Yongin, Gwangju, Icheon, Anseong, Yangpyeong, Yeoju, and Gapyeong.

Heatwave warnings are also being issued continuously nationwide. These include all areas of Sejong, Daegu, Gwangju, Ulsan, and Busan; 7 locations in Gangwon Province; 6 in Chungnam; 8 in Chungbuk; 6 in Jeonnam; 10 in Jeonbuk; 12 in Gyeongnam; 23 in Gyeongbuk; and 3 in Jeju.

A heatwave warning is issued when the highest perceived temperature exceeds 35 degrees Celsius for two or more consecutive days or when significant damage from the heat is expected.

The KMA reports that the entire country is under the influence of the North Pacific High, resulting in strong sunlight combined with high humidity, which continues the heatwave. For the time being, minimum temperatures will remain above 25 degrees Celsius mainly in urban and coastal areas, causing tropical nights, and strong sunlight means ultraviolet rays should be carefully avoided.

Meanwhile, strong showers or thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds are expected in various parts of the country, so caution is advised for traffic safety. While temperatures will temporarily drop during the showers, they will quickly rise again once the rain stops, leading to continued hot weather.

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