Recent Korea Meteorological Administration short-range forecasts for August 26 point to a daytime maximum near 32°C in the Seoul-Incheon region under mostly cloudy skies with only a 20% precipitation chance, reflecting post-heatwave moderation after early-August extremes exceeding 40°C elsewhere. Cloud cover and easterly flow patterns are limiting further intensification, while Incheon’s coastal location often runs 1–2°C cooler than central Seoul stations on similar setups. Trader consensus favors 30–31°C outcomes because model runs show variability in exact peak timing and because official verification uses specific station criteria rather than broader regional highs. Updated KMA guidance and real-time observations through the afternoon window remain the key near-term catalysts.