Nationwide Cloudy with Rain Until Tomorrow... Jeju Heavy Rain Warning, Up to 60mm

Rain Expands Nationwide from Jeju and Jeonnam in the Afternoon
Jeju Rainfall 10-20mm per Hour, Heavy Rain Warning Issued
Raindrops in the Seoul Metropolitan Area from Morning... Mostly Stops by Tomorrow Afternoon
Some Morning Fine Dust 'Bad' in Central-Western Regions

On the 17th, when it rained, citizens were moving with umbrellas in Namsangol Hanok Village, Jung-gu, Seoul. / Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] On Thursday the 20th, the entire country will be cloudy, with rain expected in Jeju Island and the Gyeongnam region. The rain will expand nationwide from the afternoon.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, due to a low-pressure system moving northeast near Shanghai, China, rain will begin in the southern regions and Chungcheong area from the morning and continue until tomorrow. As of 7 a.m., rain is falling in Jeju and the Jeonnam region, with some raindrops in Jeonbuk and the Gyeongnam region. Tonight, rain in the Chungnam, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam regions is expected to weaken and mostly stop by tomorrow afternoon.

The KMA explained, "During the morning, sporadic raindrops may fall in the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Yeongseo as well," adding, "In areas where rain continues until tomorrow, visibility will be reduced and roads will be slippery, so caution is needed for facility management, safety accidents, and traffic safety."

Expected precipitation until the 21st is ▲Jeju Island (excluding northern and western parts) 20?60mm ▲Gangwon Yeongdong, Gyeongbuk region, Jeju northern and western parts 10?40mm ▲Central regions (excluding Gangwon Yeongdong), Jeolla region, Gyeongnam region, West Sea 5 Islands, Ulleungdo and Dokdo 5?30mm.

As of 6:30 a.m., heavy rain of 10?20mm per hour is falling in the mountainous areas of Jeju Island. A strong rain cloud band of about 30mm per hour is moving northeast, and the KMA issued a heavy rain advisory at 6:30 a.m. The KMA stated, "The heavy rain is expected to last for about 1?2 hours before weakening, so caution is needed to prevent rain-related damage." Thunderstorms with gusty winds are expected in Jeju Island until the afternoon.

On the 17th, when the whole country was cloudy and rainy, a citizen who did not bring an umbrella hurried along a street in downtown Seoul, covering their head with a coat. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

With rain nationwide until tomorrow, temperatures will drop somewhat. This morning's temperature is around 15°C, with daytime temperatures expected between 17?26°C. On the 21st, the morning low will be 13?16°C, and the daytime high will be 17?22°C.

Fine dust levels are expected to be 'Good' to 'Moderate' across all regions, but some central-western and Yeongnam areas may experience 'Bad' levels in the morning due to stagnant air.

Strong winds of 6?18 m/s will blow in the seas around Jeju Island, the southeastern part of the South Sea, and the eastern part of the South Sea until the 21st, and in the East Sea from tonight until the 22nd. Waves will rise to 2.0?4.0 meters, raising the possibility of a storm warning. Dense fog is expected in most seas on the 20th and 21st, and gusty winds with thunder and lightning are expected in the South Sea and Jeju Island seas today, so caution is advised for maritime safety.

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