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[Weather] Heavy rain on Friday with thunderstoms, southern regions see downpours

2025/05/08 20:00

Parents' Day brought a touch of early summer warmth, great weather to spend meaningful time with family. Now, we have rain in the forecast for the entire country starting early tomorrow. We're talking about some decent downpours along with thunderstorms. Jeju could see over 200 millimeters, 80 millimeters for the southern coast, and the rest of the country is looking at 10 to 50 millimeters. Afternoon highs will be nearly 10 degrees lower than today in the capital. The rest of the country will also notice breezier highs. Checking on our lows first, Seoul starts off at 15 degrees Celsius. Daegu at 13 degrees, highs won't rise much.. getting up to 16 degrees in the capital, Daegu at 18 degrees. Rain will bring a dip in daytime highs through Saturday, with lingering rain in central areas. That's Korea for you, here's a look at the international weather conditions.

[Weather] Rainy Friday with decent downpours in southern areas

2025/05/08 17:00

We got a taste of early summer heat across the country on this Parents' Day under sunshine. Then, we have another round of rain in store for the entire country starting early tomorrow. AND we're forecasting some decent downpours along with thunderstorms. Jeju could see over 200 millimeters, 80 millimeters for the southern coast, and the rest of the country is looking at 10 to 50 millimeters. Afternoon highs will be nearly 10 degrees lower than today in the capital. The rest of the country will also notice breezier highs. Checking on our lows first, Seoul, Gwangju, and Busan start off at 15 degrees Celsius. Highs won't rise much from the lows getting up to 16 degrees in the capital, Daegu at 18 degrees. Rain will bring a dip in daytime highs through Saturday, with lingering rain in central areas. That's Korea for you, here's a look at the international weather conditions.

[Weather] Beautiful, warm day on Parents' Day

2025/05/08 10:00

We're expecting a beautiful, warm day across the country on this Parents' Day. Just a reminder that we'll see a big difference in temperatures throughout the day. Sunny skies are in store, in fact, sunshine could be too strong, boosting UV rays to very high levels in most parts of Korea. Don't forget to apply sunscreen before going out in the sun! And this afternoon, Seoul, Daejeon and Gwangju will reach a warm 25 degrees, Daegu will get up to 24 degrees. Air will be clean nationwide. Meanwhile, the clouds will start to roll in from tonight. And get ready for rain tomorrow! It will begin in the southern regions early tomorrow morning before spreading nationwide. This rain could be quite heavy at times, especially on Jeju Island, where we might see up to 50 millimeters falling per hour. Rain will also bring much cooler temperatures to the country and it will stay breezier than norms through the weekend.

[Weather] Early summer-like heat continues tomorrow with high UV rays

2025/05/07 20:00

Returning back to daily life after the long holiday, some perfect clear spring weather appeared today. The temperature in Seoul rose to 20 degrees Celsius today, widening the daily temperature difference. You need to take good care of your health throughout this week amid these temperature swings. Even hotter early summer-like heat will appear with the daytime temperature rising to 25 degrees in Seoul tomorrow. UV rays will also stay high in the morning, and they'll be very high in the afternoon. Please wear sunscreen before going outside. Tomorrow morning will be very similar to today with Seoul at 10 degrees, Busan at 12 degrees. Highs will move up to at least 20 degrees all over the country. On Friday, it will start to rain from the south coast and Jeju Island at dawn and spread across the country in the morning. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Seoul will reach 25 degrees tomorrow with high UV index

2025/05/07 17:00

Unlike the cool morning, it was warm in the middle of the day with the sun shining under clear skies. In Seoul, the temperature rose to 20 degrees Celsius today, widening the daily temperature difference. You need to take good care of your health throughout this week amid these temperature swings. Tomorrow, early summer-like heat will appear with daily highs rising to 25 degrees in Seoul. In addition, the UV index will stay high in the morning, and it'll be very high in the afternoon. Please wear sunscreen before going outside. Tomorrow morning will be very similar to today with Seoul at 10 degrees, Gwangju and Daegu at 11 degrees. Highs will move up to at least 20 degrees across the country. On Friday, it will rain all over the country, and the early summer heat will ease off a bit. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Wide gaps in readings but beautiful day overall

2025/05/07 10:00

Back to our routines today after a long weekend, and we're greeted with some beautiful sunshine across the country. We're in for a warmer day but again, we're looking at a pretty significant daily temperature swing across the country, around 15 degrees Celsius in many areas. Along with clear skies, strong UV rays will shine down during the warmest parts of the day, and southern regions will have higher UV levels. Make sure to keep your suncream or sun hats handy. Daily highs will be slightly lower than seasonal norms, Seoul will reach 20 degrees Celsius, Chuncheon and Daejeon warmer at 22. We can look forward to clean air quality nationwide today. Tomorrow, Parents' Day, will bring even warmer temperatures under mostly sunny skies. However, get ready for a change on Friday – we're expecting rain across the country. It could be quite lively in the southern regions, with strong winds and thunder. Rain could linger through Saturday morning in the central regions.

[Weather] Rain all over the country tomorrow, temperatures drop

2025/05/02 20:00

With the spring rain yesterday, the dryness of the air has also been greatly relieved. The daytime temperature in Seoul rose to 20 degrees Celsius and 22 degrees in Daegu which was about 2 to 3 degrees lower than the usual temperature for this time of year. Temperatures will even move down a bit with the rain tomorrow. During this extended weekend, frequent rain is forecast across the country. Rain will begin in the central parts of the country early tomorrow and gradually spread to the whole country. These rain clouds won't stay long and will slowly move away during the daytime. Tomorrow, Seoul and Daejeon will start off at 9 degrees, Busan at 13 degrees. Daily highs will rise up to 16 to 18 degrees nationwide except for Jeju at 23 degrees. It will rain all over the country on Monday night and continue until Tuesday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Rain again across the country, temperatures drop a bit

2025/05/02 17:00

It stayed relatively cool even in the middle of the day today. The daytime temperature in Seoul rose to 20 degrees Celsius and 22 degrees in Daegu which was about 2 to 3 degrees lower than the usual temperature at this time of year. Temperatures will move down a bit with the rain tomorrow. There's frequent rain in the forecast during this extended weekend. Following tomorrow, it will rain across the country next Monday night and continue until Tuesday. Rain will begin in the central parts of the country early tomorrow and gradually spread to the whole country. These rain clouds won't stay long and will slowly recede during the daytime. Tomorrow, Seoul and Daejeon will start off at 9 degrees, Gyeongju at 10 degrees. Daily highs will rise up to 16 to 18 degrees nationwide except for Jeju at 23 degrees. Mild conditions with rain are expected until early next week. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Windy day under bright skies, rainy long weekend

2025/05/02 10:00

We had some rain across the country yesterday, which helped to ease the dry conditions in many areas. However, the eastern parts of Gangwon-do and Gyeongsang-do provinces didn't see much rainfall. So the dry weather advisory remains in place for the east of Gangwon-do and there are wind advisories for the east coast. Please continue to be very careful to avoid accidentally causing any wildfires. It's a cooler start compared to yesterday under bright skies. By the afternoon, we'll see things warm up, with Seoul reaching 20 degrees, Daejeon and Gwangju at 21. More clouds could be rolling in over the upper regions this afternoon. Looking ahead to the long holiday weekend, we have frequent chances of rain. We're expecting rain across the country again tomorrow, Saturday, the amounts will be between 5 and 20 millimeters. Sorry to disappoint you, we also have rain in the forecast for various parts of the country on Children's Day and on Tuesday. Keep an umbrella handy during the holiday!

London sees hottest start to May in recorded history

2025/05/02 10:00

Parts of Northwest Europe are experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, with multiple countries recording their highest temperatures at the start of May. The United Kingdom saw its hottest start to May since records began on Thursday, with temperatures reaching 29.3 degrees Celsius at Kew Gardens in London, according to the Met Office. This surpasses the previous record of 27.4 degrees Celsius set in 1990. Elsewhere in Europe, cities including Paris and Berlin have also experienced unseasonably warm weather, with temperatures reaching 29 and 27 degrees Celsius, respectively. The early onset of such high temperatures raises concerns about the frequency and intensity of future heatwaves in the region.

[Weather] Rain until today, clear weather tomorrow

2025/05/01 20:00

Rain has been falling from the morning across the country. The rain had meant most of dry weather advisories have been lifted in inland areas, but dry weather warnings around the east coast are still in effect with relatively less rain. Please take precautions to avoid any fires. Rain is accompanied by gusty winds. Currently, strong winds of more than 20 meters per second have been blowing on the west coast, and a strong wind advisory has been issued. Also, wind wave advisories are in place around the West Sea and central parts of the East Sea. The wind is expected to be strong across the country. Tomorrow morning will start off at 8 degrees Celsius in Chuncheon and Daejeon, 11 degrees in Busan. Highs will move up to around 20 degrees all over the country. The weather will be clear again tomorrow but rain is forecast again on Saturday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Clear weather comes back tomorrow but rain again this weekend

2025/05/01 17:00

It has been raining quite hard since the morning in Seoul and across the country. With the rain, most of the dry weather advisories have been lifted in inland areas, but dry weather warnings around the east coast are still in place with relatively less rain. Please take precautions to prevent any fires. In addition, the wind is also on the rise. Currently, gusty winds of more than 20 meters per second have been blowing on the west coast, and a strong wind advisory has been issued. Also, wind wave advisories are in effect around the West Sea and central parts of the East Sea. The wind is expected to be strong across the country. Friday morning will start off at 9 degrees Celsius in Seoul, Gwangju, Daegu, and Gyeongju. Highs will move up to around 20 degrees all over the country. Clear weather will be back tomorrow but it will rain again on Saturday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] May starts with rain and strong winds

2025/05/01 10:00

Relief from the dry conditions is on the way! However, this won't be a gentle drizzle. The rain will start in the western regions this morning and then spread to the rest of the country throughout the afternoon. Most of it should taper off by tonight. Northwestern Gyeonggi-do province and the mountainous areas of Jeju island could see up to 60 millimeters of rain. For Seoul and most other areas, we're looking at a range of 5 to 50 millimeters. It's also going to be quite windy across the country, especially along the west coast, where we could see typhoon-force gusts with wind advisories in place. This rain will bring a break from the recent heat, with temperatures going down 3 to 7 degrees lower than yesterday. Seoul gets up to 18 degrees Celsius. Gyeongju will go down to 24 degrees today. Looking ahead, we have more rain in the forecast for the entire country again during this upcoming long weekend. Today will be a wet and windy day, so please take precautions and stay safe out there.

[Weather] Early summer like heat appeared, rain nationwide tomorrow

2025/04/30 20:00

Early summer-like heat appeared nationwide today. The daytime temperature in Seoul rose up to 26 degrees Celsius today, about 5 degrees higher than yesterday. There were areas where the daytime temperatures moved up to nearly 30 degrees in the southern parts of the country. However, as there are temperature swings, please dress in layers when you go outside. Rain is forecast across the country tomorrow and the dryness of the atmosphere will gradually be relieved. Looking at the amount of rainfall, as little as 5 millimeters to as much as 50 millimeters of rain is expected throughout the country. Tomorrow morning, most areas will start off in the double digits with rain falling. Highs will move up to 18 degrees in Seoul, 23 degrees in Gwangju, Daegu, Gyeongju, and Jeju. On Saturday, more rain is expected all over the country. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Forest fire in Daegu reignites after a day; evacuation alerts issued

2025/04/30 20:00

A wildfire in Daegu that was contained yesterday flared up again this afternoon, with people advised to evacuate. We have our Lee Eun-hee on the line. Eun-hee, fill us in. Yes, Jung-min, the massive forest fire on Hamjisan Mountain in Daegu has reignited just a day after being brought under control. Around 5 PM today, local officials sent emergency alerts, ordering nearby residents to evacuate. In response, the Korea Forest Service deployed over 300 personnel and over 40 firefighting helicopters to the scene. The latest updates report that a fire line has formed along a 2.1-kilometer stretch around the mountain. The first fire was initially extinguished by Tuesday noon after nearly 24 hours, but strong winds reignited residual embers, causing the fire to flare up again. To prepare for the wildfire's continued spread, a nationwide emergency mobilization order has also been reissued, which calls for additional firefighting support from other regions. That's all I have, Jung-min. Thank you for the update, Eun-hee.

[Weather] Rain across the country on Thursday

2025/04/30 17:00

It feels like summer is here already. The daytime temperature in Seoul was as high as 26 degrees Celsius today, about 5 degrees higher than yesterday. There were areas where the daytime temperatures rose to nearly 30 degrees in the southern parts of the country. However, as it gets chilly after sunset, please dress in layers when you go outside. Rain is forecast across the country tomorrow and the dryness of the atmosphere will gradually be relieved. Rain will begin tomorrow morning in the western parts of the country, including Seoul, and will spread nationwide in the afternoon. Tomorrow morning, most areas will start off in the double digits with rain falling. Highs will move up to 18 degrees in Seoul, 21 degrees in Chuncheon and Busan. Another round of rain is expected on Saturday all over the country. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Early summer heat under sunny skies, rain on Thursday

2025/04/30 10:00

It's the last day of April, and we're heading straight into some early summer heat today. Unfortunately, this hot and dry weather is also increasing the risk of wildfires. Most of the country is now under a dry weather advisory. And the situation is more serious in the east of Gangwon-do Province, Daegu, and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, where dry weather warnings are in place. Be prepared for a larger temperature swing throughout the day. Daytime highs will push past 25 degrees in many parts of Korea. Seoul gets up to a toasty 26 degrees Celsius, Daejeon, Gwangju, and Daegu will all get up to 27 degrees under mostly clear skies with decent air quality. The good news is that we do have some rain on the way tomorrow, which should help to ease these dry conditions nationwide. The capital area could be seeing up to 50 millimeters, but there won't be as much rain for Gyeongsang-do Provinces as we'd like. Expect to have strong winds through the end of the week, with more rain expected in southern provinces on Saturday.

[Weather] Dry weather warnings have expanded, strong winds until tomorrow

2025/04/29 20:00

With warm and clear weather, dry conditions continue every day. Currently, dry weather advisories have been expanded to most parts of the country, and dry weather warnings are in effect for most parts of the east coast, Chungcheongbuk-do Province, Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. In addition, strong winds of around 20 meters per second will blow along the coast and the mountainous areas of Gangwon-do Province until tomorrow. In these winds, small embers can turn into large fires, so please take extra precautions. Tomorrow morning, Seoul will start off at 12 degrees Celsius, Busan at 13 degrees. There will be high temperatures across the country tomorrow. Rain is forecast across the country on Thursday afternoon to ease off the dryness of the atmosphere. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Power gradually returns after major blackout in Spain and Portugal

2025/04/29 20:00

Staying in Europe. An unprecedented power outage plunged Portugal and Spain into complete darkness on Monday. Park Hyo-been has more. Cheers erupted as lights gradually flickered back on across the Iberian Peninsula late Monday night. By early Tuesday, around 90 percent of Spain's national grid had been restored, with light also returning to Lisbon. The massive blackout had plunged much of the region into chaos earlier in the day. Traffic lights went dark, causing major traffic disruption. Police were dispatched to key intersections to manually direct traffic. Subways and trains ground to a halt, leaving hundreds of tourists and residents trapped in the dark, many experiencing moments of panic. High-speed train services were also disrupted, forcing passengers to disembark. "They opened the door so, you can you know, freshen up and everything. After I would say an hour, the battery died down on the train, and then that's it, the bathroom wasn't working. And so it's so stupid because everything was electronic." As the Spanish government declared a national emergency, long lines formed outside supermarkets and gas stations as people rushed to stock up on essentials. "I don't know, we've been without electricity for a while now. We don't know how long it's going to be, so we are buying what's possible to buy for the moment." The exact cause of the outage is under investigation. "It is better not to speculate. We will know the cause. We do not rule out any hypothesis, but now we must focus on the most important thing, which is to restore electricity to our homes." The two countries held emergency cabinet meetings in response to the crisis. Spain is receiving emergency electricity from France and Morocco, but no timeline has been given for full restoration. Meanwhile, Portugal expects normal service to resume as early as Tuesday, prioritizing hospitals, airports, and railways. Park Hyo-been, Arirang News.

[Weather] Dry weather warnings across the country with strong winds

2025/04/29 17:00

The atmosphere is very dry as the clear weather continues every day. Dry weather advisories have been expanded to most parts of the country, and dry weather warnings are in effect for most parts of the east coast, Chungcheongbuk-do Province, Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. Strong winds in the inland areas will subside today, but strong winds of around 20 meters per second will blow along the coast and the mountainous areas of Gangwon-do Province until tomorrow. Small embers can turn into large fires in this wind, so please take extra precautions. Tomorrow morning, Seoul will start off at 12 degrees Celsius, Daejeon, Gwangju and Daegu at 10 degrees. There will be high temperatures across the country tomorrow. More rain is forecast nationwide on Thursday afternoon to relieve the dryness of the air. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.