Typhoon 'Maysak' Hits South Coast on Night of 2nd... "Possible Landfall from Geoje to Busan Early Morning on 3rd"

Night of the 2nd: Close Approach to Jeju
Dawn of the 3rd: Expected Landing on the South Coast

Western Regions Cannot Be Assured
Cold Air from the North Creates Rain Clouds Instead
"Various Weather Phenomena Possible"

Provided by Korea Meteorological Administration

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] Due to the approaching Typhoon No. 9 'MAYSAK,' a typhoon advisory has been issued nationwide.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, as of 3 p.m. on the 1st, the typhoon is moving north-northeast at a speed of 16 km/h approximately 220 km northwest of Okinawa, Japan. It has developed into a very strong typhoon with a central pressure of 935 hPa, maximum wind speed of 176 km/h, and a strong wind radius of 380 km.

The typhoon is expected to pass close to Jeju Island on the night of the 2nd and make landfall on the southern coast of Gyeongnam around 3 a.m. on the 3rd. Woo Jin-gyu, a forecaster at the Korea Meteorological Administration, said, "It is difficult to specify the exact landfall location at this time," but added, "The most probable area is between Geoje and Busan." Afterward, the typhoon is expected to move quickly and exit into the East Sea between 6 and 9 a.m. on the 3rd.

Typhoon No. 9 'Maysak' Notification as of 3 PM on the 1st (Provided by the Korea Meteorological Administration website)

Heavy rainfall of 100 to 300 mm is expected mainly along the southern coast, which will be directly hit by the typhoon, and the eastern coast where it will exit. Maximum instantaneous wind speeds are forecasted to be between 108 and 180 km/h, so preparations are necessary.

Strong rain and wind are also expected in the western regions. A strong wind advisory has been additionally issued for the northwestern part of Gyeonggi Province, including Seoul, and some areas of South Chungcheong Province. This is because the dry air in the metropolitan area will collide with the heat of the typhoon, preventing the typhoon's strength from weakening and instead causing the development of a long band-shaped rain cloud. Expected rainfall is 100 to 200 mm, with maximum instantaneous wind speeds forecasted between 36 and 108 km/h.

Satellite image of Typhoon Maysak status as of 3 PM on the 1st (Provided by Korea Meteorological Administration)

Forecaster Woo analyzed, "Because the typhoon is strong, the dry air from the north will not weaken it but rather dissect the cylindrical structure of the typhoon like cutting with a knife," adding, "It is highly likely that various meteorological phenomena will occur as the typhoon separates into upper and lower layers."

In particular, Jeju, the southern sea, and the East Sea are currently experiencing high sea levels due to astronomical tides, and combined with high waves and weather tides, storm surges may cause seawalls to overflow, so caution is needed against flooding damage.

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