After the Typhoon, Heatwave Returns... Heatwave Warnings Across Most of the Country

As Typhoon 'Khanun' passed, the heatwave that had subsided has returned to South Korea. Heatwave warnings have been issued nationwide, and some areas are expected to experience tropical nights.

Amidst the relentless heatwave, children visiting the fountain at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on the afternoon of the 8th, marking the solar term Ipchu, are joyfully playing. Photo by Jo Yongjun jun21@

On the 14th, the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that, except for the East Coast of Gangwon Province, daytime high temperatures will again exceed 34 degrees Celsius in most parts of the country, with tropical nights expected mainly in urban areas, the West Coast, the South Coast, and Jeju Island. A tropical night is defined as a phenomenon where the minimum temperature remains above 25 degrees Celsius from 6:01 PM on the day to 9:00 AM the following day. After Typhoon Khanun dissipated, the North Pacific High settled near the Korean Peninsula, bringing in hot and humid air.

Daytime high temperatures on this day will range from 27 to 34 degrees Celsius, hotter than the previous day. The daytime highs in major areas are Seoul 33°C, Incheon 31°C, Suwon 33°C, Chuncheon 32°C, Gangneung 28°C, Cheongju 34°C, Daejeon 33°C, Jeonju 33°C, Gwangju 33°C, Daegu 32°C, Busan 32°C, and Jeju 32°C. As of the morning, heatwave advisories are in effect for most parts of the country, including Seoul and Incheon (excluding Ganghwa and Ongjin), and Gyeonggi Province (excluding Gimpo, Yeoncheon, Goyang, and Paju).

There is also a possibility of showers mainly inland. Localized shower clouds have developed in Jeju, inland areas of North Gyeongsang Province, and northern Gyeonggi Province. From the afternoon, showers of 5 to 30 mm are expected in Seoul, inland Gyeonggi, western Gangwon, inland Chungnam, northern Chungbuk, inland Jeonbuk, Jeonnam region, northwestern and northeastern inland Gyeongbuk, western inland Gyeongnam, and Jeju Island. Even if showers occur, the weather will return to humid and hot conditions afterward, so the heatwave is unlikely to be alleviated.

A Korea Meteorological Administration official said, "While surface temperatures rise during the day, relatively cold air remains in the upper atmosphere, causing frequent showers due to unstable air until the 16th," and added, "There is a possibility that heatwave warnings will be expanded or strengthened."

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