[Today’s Weather] Strong Winds Until Morning... Beware of Large Temperature Differences

On the 19th, when a strong wind advisory was issued nationwide, commuters hurried their steps at the Gwanghwamun intersection in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@asiae.co.kr

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Friday the 20th is expected to be mostly clear nationwide. However, caution is needed as strong winds are expected until the morning.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, until the morning, most regions nationwide are expected to experience maximum instantaneous wind speeds of over 90 km/h, with very strong winds exceeding 126 km/h in Gangwon Yeongdong.

The morning low temperatures are expected to be △Seoul 3°C △Daejeon 4°C △Daegu 4°C △Busan 5°C △Jeonju 3°C △Gwangju 4°C △Chuncheon -1°C △Gangneung 6°C △Jeju 8°C △Ulleungdo·Dokdo 5°C.

The daytime high temperatures are forecasted to be △Seoul 14°C △Daejeon 16°C △Daegu 18°C △Busan 16°C △Jeonju 17°C △Gwangju 17°C △Chuncheon 14°C △Gangneung 17°C △Jeju 17°C △Ulleungdo·Dokdo 13°C.

According to the National Institute of Environmental Research, fine dust levels are expected to be at a 'normal' level across all regions on this day.

The Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "Care should be taken with the management of facilities such as tents set up outdoors like screening clinics, construction sites, and signboards, as well as safety accidents. Also, since there will be a large temperature difference between day and night, please make efforts to manage your health during the changing seasons."

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