As of 4:00 p.m. on August 22, the Korea Meteorological Administration issued a heat wave advisory for 19 areas, including Yeongwol County.
This advisory will take effect at 11:00 a.m. on August 23, 2026. Residents in these areas should avoid outdoor activities and strenuous work during midday and drink plenty of water to prevent heat-related illnesses.
[19 Areas Under the Special Advisory]
Gangwon Province — Yeongwol County, Hoengseong County, Wonju
City, Samcheok City — Samcheok
City (lowlands); South Chungcheong Province — Cheonan City, Asan City, Yesan County, Seocheon County, Gyeryong
City; Boryeong City — Boryeong (excluding islands)
; Hongseong County — Western
Hongseong County; North Chungcheong Province — Boeun County, Goesan County, Chungju City, Jecheon City, Jincheon County, Eumseong County, Danyang County, Jeungpyeong County
Gangwon Province — Yeongwol County, Hoengseong County, Wonju
City, Samcheok City — Samcheok
City (lowlands); South Chungcheong Province — Cheonan City, Asan City, Yesan County, Seocheon County, Gyeryong
City; Boryeong City — Boryeong (excluding islands)
; Hongseong County — Western
Hongseong County; North Chungcheong Province — Boeun County, Goesan County, Chungju City, Jecheon City, Jincheon County, Eumseong County, Danyang County, Jeungpyeong County
※ This article was automatically generated by a robot reporter based on data from the Korea Meteorological Administration’s special weather advisories. (Release time: August 22, 4:00 PM)
