The temperature in Gwangyang, Gwangju-Jeonnam Integrated Metropolitan City, where an extreme heat emergency warning was issued, soared to 41 degrees. It is the first time in eight years that the temperature in the Gwangju-Jeonnam region has exceeded 40 degrees since 40.1 degrees was recorded in Pungam-dong, Seo District, Gwangju, in 2018.
According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration on the 2nd, the daily high in Gwangyang-eup, Gwangyang, reached 41 degrees at 3:21 p.m. It is the highest temperature observed in the Gwangju-Jeonnam region this year.
Temperatures close to 40 degrees were also observed in several areas including Yeosu Airport (39.3 degrees), Chosun University in Dong District, Gwangju (39.2 degrees), Hwangjeon in Suncheon (39 degrees), Seokgok in Gokseong (38.5 degrees), Goheung (38.2 degrees), and Jangseong (37.9 degrees).
A heat advisory is currently in effect across the entire Gwangju-Jeonnam region. In addition, an extreme heat emergency warning has been in place in Gwangyang, Yeosu, and Boseong since the day before. The extreme heat emergency warning is the highest-level heat alert, issued when, in an area experiencing heat warning-level conditions, the daily maximum heat index is expected to be at least 38 degrees or the daily high is expected to be at least 39 degrees for one day or more.
The Korea Meteorological Administration said that for the time being very hot weather will continue across most of the Gwangju-Jeonnam region, with the maximum heat index rising to around 35 degrees.
In particular, for Gwangyang, Yeosu, and Boseong, where the extreme heat emergency warning is in effect, it asked people to suspend outdoor activities as much as possible, noting that extreme heat at levels that can threaten life is expected.
If you must stay outdoors, move to a cool place such as a heat shelter or shade, drink water frequently, and take ample rest.