[Weather] Heatwave and Tropical Nights Continue... Afternoon Showers Possible

Expected Rainfall 5~20mm

Seoul has experienced tropical nights for the 26th consecutive day, setting a record for the longest duration. On the 15th, citizens visiting Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul cooled off by playing in the water. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

On Friday the 23rd, heatwaves and tropical nights will continue nationwide.

With heatwave warnings issued for most regions across the country, the highest apparent temperature will rise to 33?35 degrees Celsius, making it very hot.

The morning low temperature is expected to be 23?28 degrees Celsius, and the daytime high temperature 31?36 degrees Celsius.

In the Seoul metropolitan area, inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, the Chungcheong region, Jeonbuk, and Jeju Island, there will be showers between morning and evening. Expected precipitation is 5?20 mm.

Temperatures will temporarily drop due to the showers, but after the rain stops, the temperature will rise again under high humidity, making it hot.

Fine dust levels will be 'Good' to 'Moderate' across all regions due to smooth atmospheric dispersion.

In the East Sea, there will be gusts of wind along with thunder and lightning, so caution is advised for maritime safety accidents.

Sea waves will be 0.5?2.5 meters in the East Sea nearshore, 0.5?1.5 meters in the West Sea nearshore, and 0.5?2.0 meters in the South Sea nearshore.

Wave heights in the offshore areas (about 200 km from the coastline) are expected to be 0.5?3.5 meters in the East and South Seas, and 0.5?2.5 meters in the West Sea.

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