Today, June 19, which marks Dano on the traditional calendar, the unseasonable heat will continue.
Heat advisories have been issued for parts of Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon Province, and North Gyeongsang Province.
The perceived temperature in Seoul is expected to climb to 35°C (95°F) today, and many areas under the heat advisory will see perceived temperatures exceed 33°C (91°F).
Between this afternoon and evening, there may be sudden, heavy rain showers in the central regions and the northern part of North Gyeongsang Province.
Rain is expected to spread across the entire country by tonight and continue until tomorrow afternoon.
In particular, the Seoul metropolitan area could see up to 80mm of rain, while South Jeolla Province and the southern coast may receive over 100–120mm. Mountainous areas in Jeju Island could see heavy downpours of more than 250mm.
As the rain falls, the unseasonable heat is expected to subside temporarily.
[Weather Caster Ahn Su-jin]
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Heat Advisory Issued as Temperatures Soar; Rain Expected Nationwide Starting Tonight
Jun 19, 2026
