[Tomorrow's Weather] Rain in Parts of Seoul Metropolitan Area and Gangwon... Heatwave Continues

Mostly Cloudy Nationwide on the 18th
Daytime Highs to Reach 29-34 Degrees Celsius

On Monday, the 18th, the weather across the country is expected to be mostly cloudy. Rain is forecast for parts of the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province between the early morning and afternoon. In the southern regions and Jeju Island, conditions are expected to gradually clear up from the morning.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 17th, the morning low on the 18th is expected to range from 21 to 26 degrees Celsius, while the daytime high will range from 29 to 34 degrees Celsius. For the time being, the maximum perceived temperature will rise to around 33 degrees Celsius, resulting in hot weather. In the southern regions and Jeju Island, temperatures are expected to reach around 35 degrees Celsius.

Expected precipitation is 10 to 60 millimeters in Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province, and the five West Sea islands, as well as 10 to 60 millimeters in the central and northern inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon Province.

In the Seoul metropolitan area, some areas may experience strong winds with instantaneous speeds of around 55 kilometers per hour (and up to 70 kilometers per hour in mountainous regions).

Fine dust concentrations are expected to remain at a 'good' level nationwide, thanks to smooth atmospheric dispersion.

Wave heights in the coastal waters are forecast to be 0.5 to 1.0 meters in the East and West Seas, and 0.5 meters in the South Sea.

In the offshore areas (within approximately 200 kilometers from the coastline), wave heights are expected to be 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the East Sea, 0.5 to 2.0 meters in the West Sea, and 0.5 to 1.0 meters in the South Sea.