Weather tracker: Warm Yellow Sea strengthens storms in South Korea
Summary
South Korea is preparing for heavy rain and storms strengthened by unusually warm waters in the Yellow Sea, with rainfall expected to exceed 200mm in some areas. Nearby countries including Thailand, the Philippines, and parts of the Pacific are also experiencing severe weather conditions, while Europe faces continued high temperatures as summer ends.Key Facts
- South Korea expects heavy rain exceeding 200mm in central and northern regions due to storms over the Yellow Sea.
- The Yellow Sea’s surface is unusually warm at 29°C, which is 4°C above the usual average, strengthening the storms.
- Thailand is under heavy rain warnings during its monsoon season (May to October).
- The Philippines’ Tarlac province declared a state of calamity due to prolonged heavy rain in August.
- Several tropical storms and typhoons are active or developing in the northwest and eastern North Pacific, near the Philippines, China, and Hawaii.
- Hurricane Karina and Tropical Storm Lowell are expected to pass near Hawaii without making landfall.
- Europe is experiencing a record-breaking hot summer, with temperatures rising up to 10°C above average, reaching nearly 40°C in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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