Heavy Rain in Central Region During Liberation Day Weekend... Heatwave Warning in Southern Region

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Min-young] On Saturday the 15th, Liberation Day, heavy rain accompanied by thunder, lightning, and gusts of wind is expected mainly in the central region. A heavy rain advisory is currently in effect for the central region.

The expected rainfall amounts for the day are 50?150mm in Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, and Gangwon Yeongseo; 30?100mm in northern Chungcheong; 20?60mm in Gangwon Yeongdong and northern inland Gyeongbuk; and 5?40mm in southern Chungcheong and the West Sea 5 islands.

Some areas in southern Gyeonggi-do may receive more than 200mm of rain.

The Korea Meteorological Administration advised that visibility will be very low and roads will be slippery in the areas experiencing rain, urging special attention to traffic safety.

As of 5 a.m. on the day, temperatures were 25.7°C in Seoul, 25°C in Incheon, 25.5°C in Suwon, 28°C in Gangneung, 26.7°C in Daejeon, 26.4°C in Gwangju, 27.5°C in Daegu, 25°C in Busan, 26.9°C in Ulsan, and 28.4°C in Jeju.

The daytime high temperatures are forecast to range from 26 to 37°C nationwide, continuing the muggy weather.

Heatwave warnings have been issued for most regions nationwide except Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, and Gangwon Yeongseo.

Fine dust levels are expected to be 'Good' or 'Moderate' across all areas.

Strong winds and high waves are expected in the East Sea offshore areas, so vessels engaged in navigation or fishing should exercise caution.

Wave heights are expected to be 0.5?1.5m in the East Sea nearshore, 0.5?1m in the West Sea nearshore, and 0.5?1m in the South Sea nearshore.

Offshore wave heights will be 1?2.5m in the East Sea, 0.5?1.5m in the West Sea, and 0.5?1.5m in the South Sea.

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