Strong showers are forecast to fall in most parts of the country tomorrow from the afternoon through the night, so special caution is needed. In particular, as cold air flows into the upper atmosphere, the atmosphere becomes unstable, and heavy rain of around 30 mm per hour is likely to fall, especially in the central and Gyeongbuk regions. Heavy rain of up to 80 mm or more will be concentrated in the inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, and precipitation of 5 to 60 mm is expected in other areas, so the variation in precipitation by region is expected to be quite large. It's not just rain, it's accompanied by gusts of wind, thunder and lightning, and depending on the location, hail can fall, so managing facilities and preventing safety accidents during outdoor activities is of utmost importance.

From a meteorological perspective, this shower is a typical summer phenomenon that occurs when cold air meets hot air on the ground. Temperatures are generally similar to or slightly lower than normal, including 27 degrees in Seoul, 26 degrees in Daejeon, and 24 degrees in Daegu, and the extreme heat wave appears to be taking a break for a while. However, due to the high humidity, the discomfort felt may still remain. In particular, the rain is expected to continue throughout the day in Jeju, the south coast, and the east coast and then gradually stop. High swells are likely to enter the Jeju coast for the time being, so refraining from approaching the coast and maintaining a safe distance are essential preventive measures.

Meanwhile, sports fans' attention is focused on the third round of the World Cup group stage held in Monterrey, Mexico. In Monterrey, a local area of ​​Gyeonggi Province, the temperature exceeding 30 degrees and high humidity are expected to be decisive variables in the players' performance, rather than the topographical characteristics of being around 500 meters above sea level. The local temperature is expected to be sweltering, approaching 40 degrees, so how effectively our national team can overcome these harsh weather conditions and manage their stamina will be the key to victory or defeat. The opposing team, South Africa, is also highly motivated ahead of the cliffhanger, so it is expected that the match will be more intense and heated than ever before.

It is time for citizens who support the World Cup in Korea to react sensitively to weather changes. If you are planning to cheer on the streets in Seoul or other inland areas, you must make sure to protect yourself from strong UV rays during the day and carry an umbrella in case of showers that will continue in the afternoon. Although cloudy and cloudy weather will continue across the country tomorrow, the sky will regain its clear appearance as the weekend approaches. Starting this weekend, the scorching heat of early summer is forecast to arrive in Seoul, with daytime temperatures exceeding 30 degrees again, so the unpredictable weather in the middle of this week is expected to be a short pause in the heat.