"Already Suffocating... Forecast Causes Pause, Even More Surprised by Meteorological Agency's Warning"

Daytime Highs to Reach 32-38 Degrees Celsius
Above-Average Temperatures Expected Throughout August

On July 30, which marks Jungbok, the intense heat is expected to continue across the country.

The forecasted high and low temperatures for major cities are as follows: Seoul 28°C and 36°C, Incheon 28°C and 33°C, Daejeon 26°C and 38°C, Gwangju 26°C and 35°C, Daegu 26°C and 36°C, Ulsan 23°C and 33°C, and Busan 26°C and 33°C.

On the 8th, when Seoul recorded the highest temperature in early July since the beginning of modern meteorological observations, a screen in downtown Seoul displayed "Temperature 37°C." Photo by Yonhap News

The morning low temperatures will range from 22°C to 28°C, and the daytime highs will reach between 32°C and 38°C, making it extremely hot. The apparent temperature, which reflects humidity, is expected to soar to around 35°C in most regions.

A heat wave advisory has been issued for the entire country except for Hallasan on Jeju Island. The Korea Meteorological Administration predicts that the heat will persist for the time being. In its recently released one-month outlook, it was forecast that temperatures will remain above average throughout August.

In the afternoon of July 30, there may be showers of about 5 to 20 mm and 5 to 30 mm in northeastern Gyeonggi Province and the inland and mountainous areas of central and northern Gangwon Province. As the heat continues and humidity rises, the apparent temperature is expected to increase further.

Ozone levels will be high across the country except for Jeju Island. In Seoul, Incheon, and southern Gyeonggi Province, ozone concentrations are expected to reach 'very bad' levels, while in other regions, they are forecasted to reach 'bad' levels.

Due to the influence of Typhoon Komai, the 8th typhoon of the season, strong winds of 30 to 60 km/h and rough seas with wave heights of 1.5 to 4.0 meters are expected until July 31 in the waters off Jeju Island (excluding the northern and eastern areas) and the outer southern part of the South Sea. In the far southern waters of Jeju and the southern part of the southern Yellow Sea, these conditions are expected to persist for the time being.