Current short-range forecasts from the Korea Meteorological Administration project a mostly cloudy day with a maximum near 31°C for Busan on August 23, anchoring trader focus on the narrow 33–34°C band amid modest model spread. Coastal sea breezes and elevated humidity typical of late-summer East Asian monsoon conditions tend to moderate peak readings by enhancing evaporative cooling and limiting surface heating, while any earlier clearing could boost insolation and push temperatures toward the upper end of recent climatology. Ensemble guidance shows limited potential for 35°C or higher given persistent cloud cover and marine influence, keeping lower outcomes like 32°C or below as realistic downside risks if precipitation increases.