"Why Did I Take Out Short Sleeves in November? The Heatwave Reversing Autumn Weather"

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Although it is late autumn in November, warmer-than-usual weather continues. Temperatures in southern regions such as Gangwon and Gyeongnam are approaching 30 degrees Celsius, showing a 'reverse' trend.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, on the 2nd, Seoul's daytime high temperature reached 25.9 degrees Celsius, which is 10.2 degrees higher than the average for this time of year. This is the highest November temperature recorded since weather observations began in 1907. Suwon in Gyeonggi (26.2 degrees) and Gangneung in Gangwon (29.1 degrees) also set new monthly high temperature records.

On the 31st, as the clear autumn weather continues, citizens are walking along the ginkgo tree path near Yangjaecheon in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

In November, cold winds usually blow as the Siberian high-pressure system expands from the north, causing temperatures to drop. However, recently, warm southwesterly winds have continuously flowed in, and generally clear weather has caused the ground to heat up under the sunlight, raising temperatures more than 10 degrees above average across many parts of the country, explained the Korea Meteorological Administration.

A high-pressure system has settled over the southern Korean Peninsula, and warm, humid southwesterly winds have been blowing along the edge of this high-pressure system for some time. The previous day, clouds covered the sky, preventing heat from escaping, so temperatures did not drop significantly even at night.

This unusual heatwave phenomenon is expected to be temporary. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, from the 3rd, a trough will pass over the Korean Peninsula, bringing rain to many areas nationwide. Until tomorrow (the 3rd), temperatures will remain higher than average (lowest 0 to 8 degrees, highest 11 to 18 degrees), and the temperature difference between day and night will be around 15 degrees.

Heavy rain is forecast nationwide over the weekend. On Saturday, the 4th, rain will mainly fall in the southern regions and will expand nationwide on the 5th. The Korea Meteorological Administration urged caution regarding crop management, safety accidents, and facility damage in areas where strong winds and rain are expected until the 7th.

From the 6th, when the rain stops, strong winds will blow, causing temperatures to drop sharply. Accordingly, early next week, temperatures are expected to fall, and the perceived temperature will also be low, making it cold.

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