Heavy Rain and Strong Winds in Gwangju and Jeonnam... Gradually Clearing from Noon View original image

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Gwan-woo] On the 19th, the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions are expected to experience cloudy conditions during the morning commute, with strong rain and wind accompanied by thunder and lightning until noon.


The Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration announced that the rain cloud band over the Gwangju and Jeonnam areas is moving northeast at 90 km/h, and some places may experience heavy rain with thunder and lightning until noon.


The rain will begin to stop from the western coast in the afternoon and will cease completely by the afternoon.


The expected rainfall in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions for the day is between 30 and 80 mm.


Daily rainfall amounts include 42 mm at Gwangyang Baegunsan, 36.5 mm at Seongsamjae (Gurye), 25 mm at Hwangjeon (Suncheon), 12.6 mm at Yeonggwang-gun, 11.5 mm at Iyang (Hwasun), 11 mm at Seokgok (Gokseong), 11 mm at Dolsan (Yeosu), 11 mm at Sangmudae (Jangseong), 10.5 mm at Gageodo (Shinan), and 9.5 mm at Wolya (Hampyeong).


Currently, a strong wind advisory is in effect mainly along the western coast of Jeonnam, and strong winds are blowing in island areas and the western coast, requiring attention to facility management and safety accidents.


On the following day, the 20th, scattered raindrops are expected in the inland areas of Jeonnam.



A Gwangju Meteorological Administration official stated, "Strong rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is expected from the afternoon, so caution is needed for facility management and safety accidents."


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