[Today's Weather] Nationwide Typhoon 'Maysak' Influence... Rain and Wind in the Capital Area

Typhoon Maysak No. 9 Impact Forecast. Typhoon Maysak No. 9 will be closest to Busan on September 3. Photo by Korea Meteorological Administration.

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] On Wednesday the 2nd, the entire country will be under the influence of Typhoon No. 9 'MAYSAK', bringing cloudy skies and rain.

Expected rainfall from today through tomorrow is 100-300mm in Gangwon Yeongdong, the eastern coast of Gyeongbuk, Gyeongnam, and Jeju Island (with more than 400mm in some areas of Gangwon East Coast, Gyeongsang East Coast, and Jeju Mountain areas), 100-200mm in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Gangwon Yeongseo, Chungbuk, and Gyeongbuk (excluding the east coast), and 50-150mm in Chungnam and Jeolla provinces.

In the early morning, preliminary storm warnings are expected for parts of the West Sea and South Sea, and by morning, typhoon preliminary warnings are expected to be issued for Jeju Island, the distant sea of the South Sea, the coastal waters in front of Jeju Island, and the southern distant sea of the southern West Sea.

Maximum instantaneous wind speeds are forecasted to be 108-180 km/h (30-50 m/s) along the Jeju Island and Gyeongsang coast, 72-144 km/h (20-40 m/s) in Gangwon Yeongdong and southern regions, and 36-108 km/h (10-30 m/s) in other areas.

The typhoon is expected to pass east of Jeju Island this evening, move near the Gyeongsang coast tomorrow morning, and then head toward the East Sea by the morning.

Morning low temperatures by region are forecasted as follows: △Seoul 24°C △Chuncheon 23°C △Gangneung 23°C △Daejeon 25°C △Cheongju 24°C △Daegu 24°C △Busan 26°C △Jeonju 25°C △Gwangju 25°C △Jeju 26°C.

Daytime high temperatures are expected to be △Seoul 26°C △Chuncheon 26°C △Gangneung 25°C △Daejeon 28°C △Cheongju 28°C △Daegu 29°C △Busan 30°C △Jeonju 29°C △Gwangju 29°C △Jeju 27°C.

Fine dust levels will be at 'Good' levels across all regions.

The Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "Due to the influence of Typhoon Maysak, very strong winds and high waves will occur across all seas, so caution is needed to prevent damage to marine facilities, and vessels should seek safe shelter. As very heavy rain accompanied by strong winds is expected in some areas, thorough preparation in advance is requested to avoid damage."

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