Seoul hits 40 C for first time in 8 years
The average number of tropical nights over the same period reached a record 13 days
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The average number of tropical nights over the same period reached a record 13 days. The number of heat wave days, when daytime highs are 33 C or higher, averaged 14.8 days nationwide from June 1 to Thursday, the fourth highest for the same period since the weather observation network was expanded nationwide in 1973. A roadside display shows the temperature at 38 C in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, on Friday. (Yonhap) Temperatures in parts of Seoul surpassed 40 degrees Celsius on Friday for the first time in eight years, as extreme heat continued across South Korea ahead of a modest easing expected over the weekend.
Furthermore, Temperatures rose to 39.8 C in the Gangwon Province county of Yeongweol and in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province. 7 (Yonhap) -- Temperatures topped 40 C in Seoul and other parts of the country Friday, the state weather service said, underscoring the intensity of the ongoing extreme heat wave. A tropical night is recorded when the overnight low remains at or above 25 C. The heat has taken a growing toll on public health.
In addition, 2nd LD Temperatures above 40 C recorded in Seoul, 2 other cities. (ATTN: UPDATES with heat wave warning details in last 2 paras) SEOUL, Aug.
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The average number of tropical nights over the same period reached a record 13 days.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe number of heat wave days, when daytime highs are 33 C or higher, averaged 14.8 days nationwide from June 1 to Thursday, the fourth highest for the same period since the weather observation network was expanded nationwide in 1973.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesA roadside display shows the temperature at 38 C in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, on Friday. (Yonhap) Temperatures in parts of Seoul surpassed 40 degrees Celsius on Friday for the first time in eight years, as extreme heat continued across South Korea ahead of a modest easing expected over the weekend.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesTemperatures rose to 39.8 C in the Gangwon Province county of Yeongweol and in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province.
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7 (Yonhap) -- Temperatures topped 40 C in Seoul and other parts of the country Friday, the state weather service said, underscoring the intensity of the ongoing extreme heat wave.
according to Yonhap NewsA tropical night is recorded when the overnight low remains at or above 25 C. The heat has taken a growing toll on public health.
according to The Korea Herald2nd LD Temperatures above 40 C recorded in Seoul, 2 other cities. (ATTN: UPDATES with heat wave warning details in last 2 paras) SEOUL, Aug.
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