[Tomorrow's Weather] Clear Skies Nationwide on the 5th... Daegu High of 35°C

Heatwave Advisory in Southern Region... Up to 35°C in Southern Gyeongbuk

On the 4th, as summer heat arrived, citizens cooled off while passing by the fountain in front of the Bank of Korea in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] On Friday the 5th, the whole country will be clear, with the perceived temperature rising above 33 degrees Celsius in the southern regions, making it hot.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 4th, with heatwave warnings in effect in some areas, temperatures in Chungcheong Province and the southern regions are expected to rise above 30 degrees Celsius on the 5th. The lowest temperatures in the morning are forecasted to be between 16 and 21 degrees Celsius, and the highest daytime temperatures between 22 and 35 degrees Celsius.

The highest daytime temperatures by region are expected to be Seoul 27°C, Incheon 23°C, Gangneung 23°C, Cheongju 30°C, Daejeon 31°C, Gwangju 32°C, Daegu 35°C, Changwon 30°C, Busan 26°C, and Jeju 27°C.

Currently, heatwave advisories are in effect for Daegu, Gyeongbuk, and some parts of Jeonnam. In the southern regions where heatwave warnings are active, the perceived temperature will rise above 33 degrees Celsius. In the southern inland areas of Gyeongbuk, some places will experience daytime highs around 35 degrees Celsius.

Fine dust levels are expected to range from 'Good' to 'Moderate' across all regions. However, Gangwon Yeongseo, Chungbuk, and Gyeongbuk are expected to temporarily reach 'Unhealthy' levels in the morning.

Sea waves will be 0.5 to 1 meter in the East Sea coastal waters, 0.5 meters in the West Sea coastal waters, and 0.5 to 1 meter in the South Sea coastal waters. Wave heights in the open sea are expected to be 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the East Sea, 0.5 to 1 meter in the West Sea, and 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the South Sea.

Until the 6th, dense fog is expected in parts of the West Sea and South Sea, and fog will thicken from night to morning, requiring special caution for ships navigating or fishing. Those using maritime transport should check navigation information in advance as ship operations may be disrupted.