Overview
- The Korea Meteorological Administration recorded 41.4°C in Yangsan at 1:40 p.m. on Friday, which the agency says is the highest temperature in its ASOS records that go back to 1973.
- Yangsan has recorded temperatures above 40°C for three straight days, prompting the KMA to issue its highest-level heatwave warning for parts of South Gyeongsang Province.
- KMA officials say the extreme heat was caused by the combined influence of the North Pacific High and the Tibetan High, which have trapped heat over the Korean Peninsula and reduced cloud cover.
- Forecasters are monitoring Typhoon Dolphin in the western Pacific because its track could change weather over the peninsula next week, but its effect on the current heatwave is still uncertain.
- The KMA warns high humidity will raise apparent temperatures, advises people to avoid heavy outdoor activity and stay hydrated, and projects hot, humid weather to continue through Sunday with widespread heat warnings.