[Today's Weather] Strong Winds Across the Country, Chilly... Fine Dust 'Moderate'

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

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] On Saturday the 25th, most regions nationwide will experience dry conditions with strong winds.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, a dry weather advisory is in effect across the country on the 25th, with generally clear skies expected.

The morning low temperatures are forecasted as follows: △Seoul 11°C △Daejeon 9°C △Daegu 8°C △Busan 11°C △Jeonju 10°C △Gwangju 9°C △Chuncheon 7°C △Gangneung 14°C △Jeju 13°C △Ulleungdo and Dokdo 11°C.

The daytime high temperatures are expected to be: △Seoul 18°C △Daejeon 20°C △Daegu 25°C △Busan 19°C △Jeonju 21°C △Gwangju 21°C △Chuncheon 18°C △Gangneung 23°C △Jeju 23°C △Ulleungdo and Dokdo 18°C.

Fine dust levels nationwide will be 'bad' in the morning in Seoul-Gyeonggi, Chungcheong, and Gangwon Yeongseo regions, while other areas will see 'moderate' levels. In the afternoon, fine dust is expected to be 'moderate' nationwide.

A Korea Meteorological Administration official stated, "During the day, winds will blow strongly at speeds of 30 to 50 km/h, with maximum gusts exceeding 55 km/h. On the Gyeonggi and Chungnam west coast, from 9 PM tonight until tomorrow morning, some areas may experience maximum gusts exceeding 70 km/h. The atmosphere is very dry, and with very strong winds over the weekend, fires can spread rapidly if they occur. We urge everyone to be especially cautious in preventing wildfires and other types of fires."

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