The rainy season in Jeju and the southern regions has ended. The end of the rainy season in Jeju was on the 26th of last month, the earliest since observations began in 1973.
The Korea Meteorological Administration noted during a briefing on the 3rd that 'Jeju has been analyzed to be out of the stagnant front since the 26th of last month, while the southern areas were out since July 1.'
The southern regions were recorded to have their rainy season end for the second earliest time ever, following June 30, 1973.
It is forecasted that a heat wave will follow after the end of the rainy season in Jeju and the southern regions. The Korea Meteorological Administration expects that the maximum daytime temperature will rise to 37 degrees Celsius from the 3rd to 5th, mainly in the Yeongnam area, including Hapcheon, Miryang, and Changnyeong. In Jeju, the maximum daytime temperature is projected to be between 29 and 33 degrees Celsius.
In the central regions, the rainy season has not yet ended. The Korea Meteorological Administration stated that 'there is a possibility of temporarily being affected by the stagnant front passing through North Korea.' This means that cold air from the north might bring some rain to the south. However, if it does rain, the precipitation is expected to be low.