Typhoon Warning Issued for All of Seoul at 11 PM Tonight View original image


The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that a typhoon advisory will be issued for the entire Seoul area starting at 11 PM on the 26th. The advisory will also be in effect at the same time for Gyeonggi Province (Gwangmyeong-si, Gwacheon-si, Ansan-si, Siheung-si, Bucheon-si, Gimpo-si, Dongducheon-si, Yeoncheon-gun, Pocheon-si, Gapyeong-gun, Goyang-si, Yangju-si, Uijeongbu-si, Paju-si, Seongnam-si, Anyang-si, Guri-si, Namyangju-si, Gunpo-si, Uiwang-si, Hanam-si, Gwangju-si, Yangpyeong-gun), the West Sea Five Islands, Incheon Metropolitan City (Incheon Metropolitan City, Ganghwa-gun), and the central West Sea offshore area (offshore areas of northern Incheon and Gyeonggi).


Meanwhile, Typhoon No. 8 "Bavi" is currently moving northward at 30 km/h about 170 km west of Mokpo as of 8 PM. The central pressure of this typhoon is 950 hPa, and the maximum wind speed is 43 m/s. Winds exceeding 40 m/s can even overturn moving vehicles.


Typhoon warnings are currently in effect for parts of Chungcheong Province, Jeolla Province, Jeju Island, as well as Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon Province, and Gyeongsang Province. Very strong winds with maximum instantaneous wind speeds exceeding 40 m/s are blowing, and some areas are experiencing heavy rain of 10 to 40 mm per hour.



The Korea Meteorological Administration urged, "Very strong winds and heavy rain will continue until the 27th, causing serious damage, so please exercise special caution."


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