[Today’s Weather] Gradually Cloudy and Rainy Nationwide... Accompanied by Thunder and Lightning

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] On Friday the 17th, rain will fall nationwide, causing daytime temperatures to drop and feel chilly.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, on the 17th, rain will begin in the western regions including Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, Chungcheong Province, Jeolla Province, and Jeju Island, and will expand nationwide during the day. The rain is expected to mostly stop between 9 PM and midnight.

Expected precipitation amounts are 20-60mm in Gangwon Yeongdong, the southern coast, areas near Jirisan, and Jeju Island (with more than 80mm in the southern and mountainous areas of Jeju), and 5-40mm in other regions.

Morning low temperatures are expected to be △Seoul 12°C △Daejeon 11°C △Daegu 10°C △Busan 12°C △Jeonju 12°C △Gwangju 12°C △Cheongju 11°C △Chuncheon 8°C △Gangneung 9°C △Jeju 14°C △Ulleungdo·Dokdo 9°C △Baengnyeongdo 8°C.

Daytime high temperatures are forecasted to be △Seoul 17°C △Daejeon 17°C △Daegu 17°C △Busan 17°C △Jeonju 18°C △Gwangju 17°C △Cheongju 18°C △Chuncheon 16°C △Gangneung 15°C △Jeju 20°C △Ulleungdo·Dokdo 14°C △Baengnyeongdo 14°C.

Fine dust levels are expected to be 'Good' to 'Moderate' across all regions due to the influence of precipitation.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "Rain is expected in most areas nationwide tomorrow, with possible gusts and thunder/lightning in some places," and advised, "Since many roads will be slippery, please pay special attention to traffic safety."

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