First Heat Wave Advisory of the Year Issued for Gwangju and Jeonnam

Korea Meteorological Administration Warns of Heat-Related Illnesses

On the 15th, when Seoul experienced summer weather with daytime temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, a citizen visiting Cheonggyecheon in Seoul is enjoying the weekend with a child. Photo by Yonhap News

A heat wave advisory has been issued for the first time this year in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions. As of 10:00 a.m. on June 27, the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration issued a heat wave advisory for Gwangju, Naju, Damyang, Gokseong, Gurye, Jangseong, Hwasun, Boseong, Yeosu, Gwangyang, Suncheon, Jangheung, Gangjin, Haenam, and Yeongam.

A heat wave advisory is issued when the maximum perceived temperature is expected to remain at or above 33 degrees Celsius for two or more consecutive days, or when a rapid rise in perceived temperature is expected to cause significant damage. As of 10:30 a.m. on this day, the perceived temperatures were 30.3 degrees Celsius in Boseong-eup, 29.8 degrees Celsius at Chosun University in Gwangju, 29.6 degrees Celsius in Ttangkkeut, Haenam, 29.3 degrees Celsius in Jindo, and 29.3 degrees Celsius in Gokseong.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecast that, for the time being, many areas will see daytime temperatures rise above 30 degrees Celsius, with temperatures remaining higher than average. An official from the Gwangju Meteorological Administration urged people to refrain from going outdoors due to the high risk of heat-related illnesses and to pay attention to safety management, including the prevention of food poisoning.

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