Forecast of up to 120mm 'Water Bomb' in Gwangju and Jeonnam on the 15th

Thunder, Lightning, and Strong Winds Accompanied

Schematic diagram of the pressure system around Korea on the morning of the 15th. Photo by Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] On Teachers' Day, the 15th, heavy rain of up to 120mm or more is forecasted in Gwangju and Jeonnam.

According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration on the 14th, a rain cloud band accompanying a low-pressure system moving northeastward near Shanghai, China, will bring rain starting from the southwest coast around 0-3 AM on the 15th, spreading to most areas.

Between 9 AM and 6 PM on the 15th, heavy rain exceeding 30mm per hour is expected, accompanied by gusts, thunder, and lightning.

Heavy rain advisory warnings will be issued from the morning of the 15th for most areas in Jeonnam including Geomundo, Chodo, Muan, Jangheung, Jindo, Sinan (excluding Heuksan-myeon), Mokpo, Yeonggwang, Hampyeong, Wando, Haenam, Gangjin, Suncheon, Gwangyang, Yeosu, Boseong, Goheung, Heuksando, and Hongdo.

Due to topographical factors enhancing the development of the rain cloud band, some coastal areas of Jeonnam may experience heavy rainfall exceeding 120mm.

Expected precipitation amounts are 30-80mm in inland areas of Gwangju and Jeonnam, and up to 120mm in some coastal areas of Jeonnam.

Strong winds are also expected, with a strong wind advisory issued for Geomundo, Chodo, and Yeosu.

Winds will blow very strongly at 35-50 km/h mainly over the eastern offshore waters of the southwestern South Sea, with waves rising very high at 2-4 meters.

A preliminary storm warning will be issued for the eastern offshore waters of the southwestern South Sea starting from the morning of the 15th.

A Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration official said, “Not only heavy rain but also strong winds of 30-45 km/h centered around the coast are expected, so special caution is required for the management of outdoor tents, signboards, construction sites, steel towers, and other facilities, as well as for safety accidents.” He added, “There will be gusts accompanied by thunder and lightning mainly over the southwestern South Sea, and dense fog is expected over the southern West Sea and the entire southwestern South Sea, so please be careful of maritime safety accidents.”

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