Recent forecasts from the Korea Meteorological Administration and AccuWeather point to typical late-summer conditions driven by the North Pacific high, with daytime highs near 29–31°C (84–88°F) for Busan on August 18 amid high humidity and scattered thundershowers. Model consensus shows limited day-to-day variability, though afternoon convection or brief cloud cover could trim peak readings by 1–2°C compared to clearer analogs. Historical August baselines average around 30°C, with occasional spikes above 33°C when subtropical ridging strengthens; current guidance aligns closely with this climatology rather than signaling extremes. Updated model runs and KMA short-range bulletins over the next 48 hours will refine the exact maximum used for market resolution.