Thunderstorms with Lightning and Showers Across the Country... Daytime Highs Up to 30°C

Showers in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, Central Region, and Inland Jeolla
Frequent Showers Due to Atmospheric Instability, Monsoon Expected in Early July
Showers Until the Day After Tomorrow... Daytime Highs of 30°C with 'Humid Heat'

On the 18th, when rain fell nationwide, citizens holding umbrellas hurried on their way to work at a crosswalk near Seoul City Hall Station. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] On Monday the 28th, the sky will be mostly cloudy nationwide, with showers expected mainly in the central regions and Jeolla area.

On this day, the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that due to atmospheric instability, many places in the central regions and inland Jeolla area will experience showers accompanied by gusty winds, thunder, and lightning. In some areas, hail may fall, so caution is advised for crop and facility management.

Expected precipitation amounts for the day are 10 to 60mm in the central regions (excluding Gangwon Yeongdong), Jeolla area, and western inland Gyeongsang, and 5 to 20mm in Jeju Island (western and mountainous areas). As easterly winds flow in, less than 5mm of rain will also fall on Yeongdong and the eastern coast of North Gyeongsang.

The daytime high temperature will rise to 30 degrees Celsius, continuing humid and hot weather. The daytime highs are expected to be 29°C in Seoul, 30°C in Daejeon and Gwangju, 29°C in Cheongju and Jeonju, 28°C in Chuncheon, Daegu, Changwon, and Mokpo, and 27°C in Incheon and Busan. Due to high humidity, the perceived temperature may rise above 31°C in some areas. Fine dust levels are expected to be between 'Good' and 'Moderate' across all regions.

Although showers have been frequent recently, the Korea Meteorological Administration explained that this is unrelated to the monsoon. The showers are caused by atmospheric instability resulting from cold air remaining in the upper layers over Korea and rising ground temperatures during the day. The stationary front has not yet moved northward into Korea. The monsoon is expected to begin in early July, later than usual.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "Due to the localized development of rain clouds causing showers, there will be significant regional differences in rainfall intensity and amount, and many areas will experience breaks in precipitation. Please refer to the latest weather information."

Showers are also expected on Tuesday the 29th. About 5 to 40mm of rain will fall in the central regions (excluding Gangwon Yeongdong), inland Jeolla area, northern inland Gyeongsangbuk, and western inland Gyeongsangnam. The day after tomorrow, showers will continue mainly in the central inland areas from daytime to evening.

By the 29th daytime, dense fog with visibility below 200 meters is expected in the mountainous areas of Gangwon, so caution is required when driving in tunnels and valleys. Some inland areas will also experience fog with visibility less than 1 km.

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