The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a heat wave advisory for five regions, including Yeongam County, effective at 10:00 a.m. on August 17.
This advisory will take effect at 11:00 a.m. on August 17, 2026. Residents in these areas should avoid outdoor activities and strenuous work during the midday hours and drink plenty of water to prevent heat-related illnesses.
[5 Areas Under the Special Advisory]
South Jeolla Province — Yeongam County, Sinan County (excluding Heuksan-myeon)
, Heuksando and Hongdo — Heuksando and Hongdo
; Muan County — Northern
Muan County; North Jeolla Province — Gochang County
South Jeolla Province — Yeongam County, Sinan County (excluding Heuksan-myeon)
, Heuksando and Hongdo — Heuksando and Hongdo
; Muan County — Northern
Muan County; North Jeolla Province — Gochang County
※ This article was automatically generated by a robot reporter based on special advisory data released by the Korea Meteorological Administration. (Release time: August 17, 10:00 a.m.)
