[Today’s Weather] Clear and Mild Nationwide... Fine Dust 'Bad' in Southern Gyeonggi and Chungcheong

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] On Wednesday the 18th, the whole country will be clear and mild, but fine dust levels will be 'bad' in the southern Gyeonggi, Sejong, Chungbuk, and Chungnam regions.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, relatively warm westerly winds will flow into the lower atmosphere, making it mild, with a temperature difference of more than 10 degrees between day and night, and more than 15 degrees in some inland areas.

The morning low temperatures are expected to be △Seoul 3°C △Daejeon 3°C △Daegu 3°C △Busan 7°C △Jeonju 3°C △Gwangju 5°C △Cheongju 3°C △Chuncheon -1°C △Gangneung 6°C △Jeju 10°C △Ulleungdo·Dokdo 7°C.

The daytime high temperatures are forecast to be △Seoul 16°C △Daejeon 19°C △Daegu 18°C △Busan 17°C △Jeonju 19°C △Gwangju 21°C △Cheongju 18°C △Chuncheon 16°C △Gangneung 18°C △Jeju 20°C △Ulleungdo·Dokdo 13°C.

According to the National Institute of Environmental Research, fine dust concentrations will be at 'bad' levels in southern Gyeonggi, Sejong, Chungbuk, and Chungnam, while other regions will be at 'normal' levels. Seoul, Incheon, northern Gyeonggi, Daejeon, and Jeonbuk will temporarily show 'bad' levels in the morning.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "Dense fog will reduce visibility mainly inland on the morning of the 18th," and urged, "Please pay special attention to traffic safety and refer to upcoming weather information announcements."

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