[Today’s Weather] Strong Winds Nationwide and Chilly... Hwangsa and Fine Dust Also Present

On the 21st, when a strong wind advisory was issued for most of central regions including Seoul, Jeonbuk, and Gyeongbuk areas, citizens hurried their steps near Chungmuro Station in Seoul. Photo by Mun Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Shinwon Yoon] On the 22nd, strong winds will blow nationwide and temperatures will drop, making it chilly. Due to the influx of yellow dust originating from China, air quality is also expected to be poor.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, strong winds continuing from the previous day will blow across the country at speeds of 9 to 16 m/s, with maximum gusts reaching 20 m/s, except for some parts of the southern inland.

The morning low temperatures are forecasted to be 0 to 7 degrees Celsius (previous day 1 to 10 degrees) mainly inland, as cold air flows in from the northwest. The daytime high temperatures will range from 8 to 16 degrees Celsius (previous day 9 to 18 degrees).

Fine dust levels are expected to be 'Bad' in the Chungcheong region, Honam region, Daegu, and Jeju area, while other regions will be 'Moderate.' However, the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon region are expected to experience 'Bad' levels from morning until early afternoon, and the Yeongnam region from afternoon onward. All regions may temporarily reach 'Very Bad' levels.

The National Institute of Environmental Research's Air Quality Integrated Forecast Center explained, "Yellow dust originating from northeastern China is flowing in, causing fine dust concentrations to be high nationwide, especially in western areas and some parts of Yeongnam."

In the central inland areas, sporadic raindrops will fall between night and dawn, and again from afternoon to night. Some mountainous areas may see snowflakes.

Sea waves will be 1.0 to 3.0 meters high in the East Sea coastal waters, 1.0 to 4.0 meters in the West Sea coastal waters, and 0.5 to 2.5 meters in the South Sea coastal waters. Offshore waves are forecasted to be 1.5 to 5.0 meters in the East Sea, and 1.5 to 4.0 meters in the West and South Seas.

Strong winds of 10 to 20 m/s and high waves are expected across all seas until the morning of the 23rd, raising the possibility of a storm warning. Ships engaged in navigation or fishing should exercise caution for safety.

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