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Monsoon to end early next week, heat wave to follow
South Korea's monsoon season is expected to end early next week, followed by an intense heat wave, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. The current record-breaking heat is forecast to peak on Friday before easing slightly over the weekend, with temperatures remaining above normal next week.
The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) has forecast that the monsoon season will end early next week, to be followed by an intense heat wave across South Korea. The agency also reported that the current record-breaking heat is expected to peak on Friday before easing slightly over the weekend.
Coverage Comparison
Two reports from Yonhap News Agency, both citing the KMA, provide complementary details on the weather outlook. One report, dated July 23, focuses on the end of the monsoon season and the subsequent heat wave. The other, dated August 6, addresses the ongoing heat wave and its expected peak and subsidence.
Key Claims
The monsoon season is expected to end early next week, with heavy downpours already ended on Jeju Island on Sunday and expected to end in the central and southern regions around next Monday, according to the KMA.
A heat wave is forecast to sweep across the nation starting late next week, with morning temperatures ranging between 23 C and 26 C and daytime temperatures from 29 C to 37 C from next Monday through Aug. 2.
The monsoon season started later than usual this year, on June 30 in Jeju and the southern region, and on July 1 in the central region, according to the KMA. If it ends as forecast, this year's monsoon will have been shorter than the typical year.
The KMA noted that localized heavy downpours could still occur at any time, with high temperatures and humidity brought by the North Pacific High possibly leading to the sudden development of strong rain clouds.
The current record-breaking heat is expected to peak on Friday before easing slightly thereafter due to changes in the pressure system over the Korean Peninsula, according to the KMA.
The present weather pattern, in which the North Pacific High and the Tibetan High sit over the peninsula simultaneously, will continue only until Friday. Thereafter, the connection between the high-pressure systems will weaken, allowing clouds to move into the upper atmosphere and reduce solar radiation, the KMA said.
Heavy rain is forecast along the east coast and on the southern island of Jeju over the weekend.
Temperatures are expected to remain above normal next week, with perceived daytime highs reaching around 35 C, the KMA said. Sultry weather is also expected to persist for a week starting Monday under the influence of the North Pacific High, with daytime highs remaining between 28 C and 36 C during the period.
Perspectives
No distinct viewpoints from named parties other than the KMA were present in the material.
How this outlet told it
Yonhap News — English
Framing: Heat wave to subside this weekend — Informative
Facts Included:
The heat wave is expected to slightly subside this weekend
The current record-breaking heat is expected to peak on Friday
Temperatures are expected to remain above normal next week
The North Pacific High and the Tibetan High are currently over the peninsula
Heavy rain is forecast along the east coast and on Jeju over the weekend
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ClaimThe heat wave is expected to slightly subside this weekend after reaching its peak on Friday.
ClaimThe current record-breaking heat is expected to peak on Friday before easing slightly thereafter due to changes in the pressure system over the Korean Peninsula.