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[Weather] The weather is getting hotter and hotter, showers tomorrow

2025/05/27 17:00

Early summer weather continued in the middle of the day today. The areas shown in yellow on the map exceeded 25 degrees Celsius. It rose up to 27 degrees in Seoul, 28 degrees in Gokseong, and 29 degrees in Hapcheon, feeling as hot as summer already. It's going to get hotter and hotter. On Friday, daytime temperature in Seoul will move up to 29 degrees, and to around 30 degrees in most parts of the country. However, there will be temperature swings of around 10 degrees all over the country. Please take care of your health. Tomorrow morning will be very similar to today with Seoul, Gwangju and Daegu at 15 degrees. Highs will move up to 28 degrees in Daejeon and Gwangju, 26 degrees in Chuncheon. There will be frequent showers this week. Showers are forecast all over the country tomorrow and Thursday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Afternoon warmth with strong UV rays, passing rain in east

2025/05/27 10:00

It's been quite warm during the day, but as soon as the sun dips, things cool down quickly. So managing your layers will be key to staying comfortable. That daytime warmth will continue today. As temperatures soar, the atmosphere will become unstable, meaning we could see sudden showers developing in the eastern regions this afternoon. These showers can be quite unpredictable, ranging from 5 to 20 millimeters. Meanwhile, expect mostly sunny skies in most parts with the UV index reaching "very high" levels. Most parts will see highs at 27 degrees Celsius this afternoon but 'feels like' temperatures will be a few degrees lower as the humidity won't be as high. Daytime temperatures are expected to keep climbing. By the end of the week, we could see highs nearing 30 degrees Celsius in the capital with a chance of sudden showers.

[Weather] Summer heat came back again from the afternoon with high UV rays

2025/05/26 20:00

The last of the spring weather petered out over the weekend, and the summer heat has gradually returned from today. The daytime temperature in Seoul rose to 26 degrees Celsius today, which is 3 degrees higher than yesterday. Temperatures will rise day by day throughout the week, reaching as high as around 30 degrees in the latter half. Strong ultraviolet rays were detected in most areas today due to the strong sunshine. In particular, the UV index was reported as "very high" in the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon-do provinces where there was less cloud cover. It is expected to reach very high across the country tomorrow afternoon. Tomorrow morning, Seoul and Busan will start at 15 degrees Celsius, with Chuncheon and Gyeongju at 12 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 26 degrees in Seoul, and 23 degrees in Busan and Jeju. However, heavy showers are expected in eastern areas tomorrow and Wednesday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Temperatures will rise day by day with high UV rays

2025/05/26 17:00

The season is gradually changing into summer, and from this afternoon, the weather started to feel hot again. The daytime temperature in Seoul rose to 26 degrees Celsius, which is 3 degrees higher than yesterday. Temperatures are expected to rise day by day throughout this week, reaching as high as around 30 degrees in the latter half. Ultraviolet rays were strong in most areas today due to the strong sunshine. In particular, the UV index reached "very high" in the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon-do provinces, where there was less cloud cover. It will continue to be very high across the country from tomorrow afternoon. Tomorrow morning, Seoul and Busan will start at 15 degrees Celsius and Jeju at 17 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 26 degrees in Seoul and 28 degrees in Daegu. However, heavy showers are forecast for eastern regions tomorrow and Wednesday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Warmer days ahead with strong UV rays in the central areas

2025/05/26 10:00

We had such a pleasant day yesterday, along with a gentle breeze and plenty of sunshine. As we kick off the last week of May, summer is truly making its presence known. As we head into the latter half of the week, temperatures in the capital will climb a little higher, ushering in that summer feel. The sun will be quite strong today across the country. The UV index will be "very high" especially in the central region, and ozone concentrations will likely be "unhealthy" in most areas, so make sure you're protecting your skin! Most parts of Korea will see highs jumping to 26 degrees Celsius this afternoon, along with decent air quality. We're looking at mostly clear weather for the next few days in the capital area with warmth, but keep an eye out for passing showers in the eastern regions tomorrow and the day after.

[Weather] Rain again from tonight, early heat comes back on Sunday

2025/05/23 19:00

It seems like the early summer-like heat has subsided. The daytime temperature in Seoul today and tomorrow will be 23 degrees Celsius, similar to the average temperature for this time of year. However, rain is forecast in the north-central parts of the country, the south coast, and Jeju Island from tonight. It will then expand to other parts of the country tomorrow. The expected amount of rainfall will up to 60 millimeters on Jeju Island, 20 millimeters on the south coast, and 5 to 10 millimeters in other areas. Please prepare in advance if you have plans outside. Tomorrow morning, Seoul, Gwangju, and Busan will start off at 14 degrees, Jeju at 15 degrees. Highs will move up to 19 degrees in Daejeon, 15 degrees in Gyeongju. The early summer-like heat is expected to make a return from Sunday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Rain again from tonight, back to normal temperatures

2025/05/23 17:00

From today, temperatures return to the normal range. The daytime temperature in Seoul today and tomorrow will be 23 degrees Celsius, which is around the average for this time of year. However, from tonight, it will start to rain again in the north-central parts of the country, the south coast, and Jeju Island. It will then expand to other parts of the country tomorrow. The expected amount of rainfall will be as much as 60 millimeters on Jeju Island, 20 millimeters on the south coast, and 5 to 10 millimeters in other areas. Please bring an umbrella with you when you go outside. Tomorrow morning, Seoul, Gwangju, and Busan will start off at 14 degrees, Chuncheon at 12 degrees. Highs will move up to 19 degrees in Daejeon, 21 degrees in Gwangju. Sunny weather will continue from Sunday and the early summer-like heat is expected to return. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

World News: Four dead in Australia after torrential rain ravages rural towns

2025/05/23 17:00

This is the World Now, bringing you the latest stories from around the globe. In Australia, severe flooding across New South Wales has resulted in at least four deaths and left more than 50,000 residents under evacuation warnings. Reports say around four months of rain has fallen in the region over the past two days. New South Wales Police said Thursday that at least four people died and tens of thousands of residents have become isolated in a "once in a lifetime event." A slow-moving low-pressure system led to torrential rains and flash flooding over eastern Australia, overflowing rivers and inundating communities. A major river in Taree, a city on the Mid North Coast, has been among the worst affected, reaching about 6.3 meters on Wednesday, Wednesday, surpassing a century-old record. Towns including Port Macquarie and Kempsey have also been severely affected, with some areas experiencing flooding for the first time in recorded history. Emergency services have conducted hundreds of rescues, and over 140 flood warnings have been issued. While more rain is expected in the coming days, some 9,500 properties have been directly impacted and over 100 schools have been closed. Iran's Foreign Minister has issued a warning Israel and the United States, saying that any attack on its nuclear facilities would be met with a decisive response. This comes amid reports that suggest Israel is preparing for potential strikes if ongoing U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations fail. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday, that Iran would hold the United States legally responsible for any Israeli attack on its nuclear sites. These words were delivered through a letter addressed to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. He added Tehran would view Washington as a "participant" if any Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities were to occur and that Iran's actions will "correspond and be proportionate to preventive measures" taken by international bodies. Earlier reports indicate that Israel is preparing for rapid strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, should the current negotiations, a fifth round of which are slated for Friday in Rome, were to fail. Israeli officials have not confirmed such plans, but have previously stated that Iran's nuclear program poses an existential threat. A U.S. music talent agency said Thursday that three of its employees died after a small private plane, in which they were traveling, crashed into a residential area in the city of San Diego in the early hours of the same day. According to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration 6 passengers were onboard the plane, with some reports indicating there have been no survivors. Among them are the former drummer of a metal band, Daniel Williams, and music agent Dave Shapiro. Eight people on the ground have also been injured. Authorities say the incident occurred amid dense fog conditions, as the aircraft was attempting to land at nearby Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. Multiple homes have caught fire due to the crash, and nearly 100 residents have been evacuated. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident. Also in the United States, Universal Orlando Resort has officially opened its highly anticipated theme park, Epic Universe, in Florida on Thursday. This marks the first major theme park launch in the U.S. in over two decades. Spanning approximately 750 acres, Epic Universe introduces five themed lands, including Celestial Park, Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter -Ministry of Magic, How to Train Your Dragon -Isle of Berk, and Dark Universe. Also, along with over 100 themed food menus and beverage options, Epic Universe's opening is expected to significantly boost tourism in Central Florida. Choi Chi-hee, Arirang News.

[Weather] Heat is taking a pause with nationwide rain

2025/05/23 10:00

It's been a confusing last couple of weeks in terms of choosing how to dress for the day, but the early summer heat is finally taking a brief pause today. Cooler, drier air is pushing out that warm, humid air mass. Readings will stay slightly below the norms with rain in the forecast from tonight and into Saturday. Rain will start to move in again tonight in most parts of the country before clearing out by tomorrow afternoon. Jeju could see as much as 60 millimeters of rain along with strong winds, the rest of the country could see 5 to 20 millimeters. Daytime highs will be about 2 to 7 degrees lower than yesterday nationwide, Seoul and Gwangju get up to 23 degrees, Daegu makes it to 22 degrees this afternoon. Temperatures will start to climb again from next Monday with no rain in the forecast for next week.

Four dead in Australia after torrential rain ravages rural towns

2025/05/23 10:00

Good morning, I'm Choi Chi-hee, and this is the World Now. Beginning in Australia, severe flooding across New South Wales has resulted in at least four deaths and left more than 50,000 residents under evacuation warnings. Reports say around four months of rain has fallen in the region over the past two days. New South Wales Police said Thursday that at least four people died and tens of thousands of residents have become isolated in a "once in a lifetime event." A slow-moving low-pressure system led to torrential rains and flash flooding over eastern Australia, overflowing rivers and inundating communities. A major river in Taree, a city on the Mid North Coast, has been among the worst affected, reaching about 6.3 meters on Wednesday, surpassing a century-old record. Towns including Port Macquarie and Kempsey have also been severely affected, with some areas experiencing flooding for the first time in recorded history. Emergency services have conducted hundreds of rescues, and over 140 flood warnings have been issued. While more rain is expected in the coming days, some 9,500 properties have been directly impacted and over 100 schools have been closed.

[Weather] Heat eases off a bit, rain until tonight in southern regions

2025/05/22 20:00

The summer-like heat has slowly eased off a bit. Yesterday was the hottest this year, with the daytime temperature exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in Seoul. It was still hot today with highs of 27 degrees in Seoul, but not as hot as yesterday. Temperatures will stay slightly below the average both tomorrow and Saturday. Some rain will fall in southern regions today. It will rain around 5 millimeters in Chungcheongbuk-do Province and 5 to 10 millimeters mainly in the southern areas. Most of this rain will stop by tonight. More light rain is forecast on the west coast of Chungcheongnam-do Province at dawn tomorrow, and on Jeju Island from late afternoon. Tomorrow morning, Seoul, Gwangju and Jeju will start off at 16 degrees, Daejeon and Busan at 15 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 23 degrees in Seoul, 22 degrees in Chuncheon and Daegu. On Sunday, temperatures will rise back again. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Early summer-like heat eases off a bit, rain in some areas

2025/05/22 17:00

The early heat is slowly subsiding. Yesterday was the hottest this year, with the daytime temperature exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in Seoul. It was still hot today with highs of 27 degrees in Seoul, but not as hot as yesterday. Tomorrow and Saturday will stay slightly below the average temperatures. There will be some rain in southern regions today. It will rain around 5 millimeters in Chungcheongbuk-do Province and there will be 5 to 10 millimeters mainly in the southern areas. Most of this rain will stop by tonight. Another round of light rain is forecast on the west coast of Chungcheongnam-do Province at dawn tomorrow, and on Jeju Island from late afternoon. Tomorrow morning, Seoul, Gwangju and Jeju will start off at 16 degrees, Chuncheon and Gyeongju at 12 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 23 degrees in Seoul, 24 degrees in Daejeon and Gwangju. Temperatures will rise back again from Sunday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Rain across Korea, cooler highs but still warm in western parts

2025/05/22 10:00

Yesterday marked 'Soman,' the start of summer, and it certainly lived up to its name with sweltering heat all day. Seoul had the hottest May morning in over in decade! And of course, daytime temperatures soared past 30 degrees, making it the hottest day of the year so far. Today will be a bit cooler than yesterday, and it should be more comfortable tomorrow. We also have some rain in the forecast. The amounts won't be significant, just 5 to 10 millimeters, and most of it will clear out by tonight. Eastern areas will be a lot more comfortable today, including Daegu and Gyeongju, with highs going down 8 to 10 degrees lower than yesterday topping out at 22 and 21 degrees respectively. Gwangju and Daejeon will jump to 25 degrees. Looking ahead, tomorrow will bring back more typical May weather with big daily temperature swings of over 10 degrees!

[Weather] Hottest morning in May ever, rain until tomorrow

2025/05/21 20:00

Today is "Soman" in the traditional calendar which means it is entering summer. Many areas recorded the hottest morning in May ever today. Even during the day, Seoul reached 28 degrees Celsius, and with high humidity, it feels even hotter at 30 degrees. In addition, there will be showers everywhere due to atmospheric instability during the night. The expected amount is 5 to 40 millimeters. Showers could be accompanied by gusty winds, thunder, lightning and hail in some areas. More rain is forecast from dawn tomorrow in central areas, and from the morning in southern areas. Most of this rain will stop by the afternoon. Tomorrow morning, Seoul will start off at 20 degrees, Daegu and Busan at 19 degrees. Highs will be very similar to today with Seoul at 27 degrees, Daejeon at 26 degrees. Summer-like heat will subside a bit from Friday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] The hottest morning in May ever, rain until tomorrow

2025/05/21 17:00

Today is "Soman" on the traditional calendar, which means it is entering the summer. It is hotter than yesterday across the country. Seoul and many areas recorded the hottest morning in May ever. Even during the day, Seoul rose up to 28 degrees Celsius, and with high humidity, it feels like 30 degrees. There will be showers everywhere due to atmospheric instability during the night. The expected amount is 5 to 40 millimeters. Showers could be accompanied by gusty winds, thunder, lightning and hail in some areas. Rain will begin again at dawn tomorrow in central areas, and from the morning in southern areas. Most of this rain will subside by the afternoon. Tomorrow morning, Seoul will start off at 20 degrees, Daejeon and Gwangju at 21 degrees. Highs will be very similar to today's with Seoul at 27 degrees, Chuncheon at 25 degrees. Summer-like heat will ease off a bit from Friday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Heat continues with sudden showers across Korea

2025/05/21 10:00

It felt like we fast-forwarded two months on the calendar yesterday! Gyeongju and Daegu soared past 33 degrees, reaching heat advisory levels. Even Seoul saw its highest temperature of this year so far, feeling like July. The heat continues in the capital area, but temperatures in Gyeongsang-do provinces will go down a few notches compared to yesterday but still very warm. Keep an eye out for sudden afternoon and evening showers across Korea. These showers can be intense and quick, coming along with gusty winds and lightning. So with the humidity, the feels-like temperature will be even higher. By the afternoon, Seoul will reach 27 degrees, Gwangju at 28 degrees. Mostly sunny skies are in store until the passing showers arrive. Rain is a frequent visitor lately. We're expecting nationwide rain tomorrow, which should finally break this early heat.

[Weather] Seoul reaching 28 degrees, the highest temperature this spring, rain in the east

2025/05/20 20:00

The weather has returned back to early summer again. The highest temperature in Seoul rose up to 26 degrees Celsius, but with the high humidity, it felt even hotter at 28 degrees. The southern parts of the country, red on the map, were as hot as 30 degrees today. It will be even hotter tomorrow with Seoul reaching up to 28 degrees, the highest temperature this spring so far. More rain is expected in many areas of the east tomorrow. Estimated rainfall will be up to 40 millimeters in eastern parts of Gyeonggi-do Province and Gangwon-do Province, and up to 60 millimeters in the mountainous areas of Jeju Island. Tomorrow morning will start warm at around 20 degrees all over the country. Highs will move up to 29 degrees in Daejeon, 30 degrees in Chuncheon. UV rays continue to be very strong during the day. Please protect yourself in advance when you go outside. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Even hotter tomorrow all over the country, rain again in the east

2025/05/20 17:00

The early summer-like heat appeared today across the country. The highest daytime temperature in Seoul was 26 degrees Celsius, but with the high humidity, it felt even hotter at 28 degrees. The southern parts of the country, red on the map, were as hot as 30 degrees today. It will be a bit hotter tomorrow nationwide. Rain is forecast for many parts of the east tomorrow. Estimated rainfall will be up to 40 millimeters in eastern parts of Gyeonggi-do Province and Gangwon-do Province, and up to 60 millimeters in the mountainous areas of Jeju Island. Tomorrow morning will start warm at around 20 degrees all over the country. Highs will move up to 28 degrees in Seoul, Daegu and Gyeongju. UV rays will also be very strong during the day. Please be prepared in advance for when you go outside. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Southern regions seeing summer heat with strong UV rays

2025/05/20 10:00

Central areas might see some lingering sprinkles and some clouds pop up here and there, but overall, it's shaping up to be a bright day with summer heat. Especially those in Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province will notice highs easily surpassing 30 degrees this afternoon. I had to double-check to make sure I got the numbers right. UV rays will be very strong in those areas, so make sure to stay safe in the heat and intense sunlight. Daegu and Gyeongju both see a high of 32 degrees this afternoon, Seoul at 26 degrees, while Daejeon makes it to 31 degrees. Then, as we've seen lately, a quick change in the weather with rain is on the horizon for tomorrow. It will start on Jeju tonight, spreading to the south coast overnight before expanding to mostly eastern parts of Korea until Thursday. Meanwhile, this rain could cause temperatures to rise even further in the central regions tomorrow. Seoul could see a high of 28 degrees on Wednesday under cloudy to sunny skies this week.

[Weather] Strong winds until dawn tomorrow, summer-like heat continues

2025/05/19 20:00

Two different skies appeared today in the central and southern parts of the country. The central areas are affected by rain clouds from the afternoon, having cloudy skies. The expected rainfall will be up to 20 millimeters in the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon-do Province and up to 10 millimeters in the Chungcheong-do provinces. This rain will mostly stop by early tomorrow morning. A preliminary warning for strong winds is in place. Typhoon-like gusts of more than 15 meters per second will hit the East Sea and the west coast, and winds of 25 meters per second or more will hit the mountainous areas of Gangwon-do Province and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province until dawn tomorrow. Tomorrow morning, Seoul and Gyeongju will start off at 17 degrees Celsius, Chuncheon at 16 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 27 degrees in Seoul and Chuncheon, 25 degrees in Jeju. Rain is forecast throughout the east on Wednesday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.