[Weather] Rain in Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do provinces, heatwave intensifies

Those of us in the capital and surrounding areas need to have an umbrella handy today.

It could rain down heavily in northern Gyeonggi-do and northern Gangwon-do with up to 80 millimeters in the forecast while Seoul and southern Gyeonggi-do Province are looking at 5 to 40 millimeters.

The southern regions will have mostly clear skies but sudden showers are possible this afternoon in Gwangju and the Jeolla-do provinces.

Heatwave advisories have been expanded and intensified nationwide.

Heatwave warnings have been issued for the east coast of Gangwon-do, the southern regions, and Jeju Island.

Jeju, Daegu and Gwangju will make it to 33 degrees, Seoul rises to 31 degrees Celsius this afternoon.

However, it will feel even hotter with that high humidity.

Looking ahead, rain will be frequent in the capital area and Gangwon-do Province through the middle of the week.

Meanwhile, the heatwave and tropical nights will continue to stay with us.