The Heat Eases... Last 'Summer Rain', Seoul's Highest Temperature 26°C

This week, the entire country is expected to be mostly cloudy with rain in various areas until the 30th, and the heatwave is likely to ease.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 28th, most regions nationwide are expected to receive 30 to 80 mm of rain on that day. The expected precipitation amounts are 60 mm in Gangwon-do, 5 to 40 mm in the Seoul metropolitan area, Chungcheong, Yeongnam, and Jeju Island, and 5 to 30 mm in Honam. Some areas in northern Gyeonggi, the five western islands, northern inland Gangwon, and parts of Jirisan may record rainfall exceeding 100 mm. In particular, from the afternoon to night of the 29th, strong rain of about 30 mm per hour accompanied by gusts, thunder, and lightning is expected in the Seoul metropolitan area, northern inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, and the western coast of northern Chungnam. This rain originated from a cloud band formed as a low-pressure system developed in southern China moved into the West Sea.

From the 30th, this low-pressure system is expected to enter the edge of a high-pressure system east of Japan, forming a stationary front, which may prolong the rainfall. A meteorological official explained, "From the 30th, the cold air moving southward may meet the warm and humid edge of the North Pacific high-pressure system, potentially forming a pressure pattern similar to the summer monsoon season."

With rain falling nationwide, the late summer heat is expected to subside. On the 28th, the highest daytime temperature in Seoul is forecasted to be 26 degrees Celsius, with nationwide highs ranging from 22 to 31 degrees Celsius. Heatwave warnings issued in some southern regions are likely to be lifted within two days. Due to increased humidity, tropical nights may persist in some areas of the southern coast and Jeju Island.

Meanwhile, the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts that Typhoon No. 9 "Saola" and Typhoon No. 10 "Damrey," both moving northward from the south simultaneously, will not have a direct impact on South Korea. Saola is expected to remain over the sea northeast of the Philippines, pass south of Taiwan, and head toward China, while Damrey is predicted to pass through the distant sea near Tokyo around the 4th of next month and dissipate over the sea near Sapporo around the 6th.

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