Showers in the Central Region Until Tomorrow... Early July Brings Monsoon and Heavy Rainfall

Up to 50mm in Central Region, Jeolla Area, Inland Gyeongbuk, and Jeju Mountains
Daytime Highs Reach 30°C... Humid Heat with Feels-Like Temperature Above 31°C
Jeju Expected to Enter Monsoon on July 2... Possibility of Heavy Rain Due to Low Pressure System

On the 18th, when rain fell nationwide, citizens with umbrellas hurried on their way to work near Seoul City Hall Station. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] On Tuesday the 29th, showers are expected mainly in the central region. Some areas may experience heavy rain exceeding 30mm per hour, so outdoor activities should be approached with caution.

On this day, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) forecasted that due to atmospheric instability, showers will fall from midday in the central region, Jeolla area, inland Gyeongbuk, western inland Gyeongnam, and mountainous areas of Jeju Island. Expected precipitation amounts range from 5 to 50mm.

The KMA advised, "Dense fog will be widespread until morning, especially along the west coast and inland areas. In regions adjacent to rivers and lakes, valleys, and tunnels passing through the Taebaek Mountains, visibility may suddenly decrease during vehicle operation, so drivers should maintain sufficient distance between vehicles and reduce speed."

In places where locally heavy rain exceeding 30mm per hour concentrates, water levels in rivers and valleys may rise rapidly, so caution is needed during outdoor activities. Since showers form localized rain clouds, there can be significant differences in rainfall intensity and amount between regions, so real-time radar images and weather information should be referenced.

With cold air remaining in the upper atmosphere and surface temperatures rising during the day causing atmospheric instability, many places will experience showers accompanied by gusty winds, thunder, and lightning through the 30th. On the 30th, showers of 5 to 50mm will fall in inland Seoul and Gyeonggi, inland and mountainous Gangwon, Jeonbuk, northern Jeonnam, western inland Gyeongsang, and mountainous areas of Jeju Island.

Daytime temperatures on the 29th will rise to around 30 degrees Celsius, and due to high humidity, the perceived temperature may exceed 31 degrees in some areas. Seoul, Chuncheon, Suwon, Cheongju, Daejeon, Gwangju, and Daegu will see daytime highs up to 29 degrees, Hongseong, Jeonju, Andong, and Jeju 28 degrees, and Incheon, Busan, Changwon, Yeosu, and Mokpo 27 degrees. Fine dust levels will be between 'Good' and 'Moderate' across all regions.

Meanwhile, the monsoon season is expected to start about two weeks later than usual. The KMA analyzed that the monsoon will begin on Jeju Island from July 2, in the southern regions around July 4-5, and in Chungcheong Province from July 7-8. However, the KMA explained that except for Jeju, the start dates of the monsoon season are highly variable.

Although frequent showers occurred in June, there is a high possibility of localized heavy rainfall when the early July monsoon meets low-pressure systems. The probability that rainfall in the first week of July will be similar to or greater than the average is 40%.

The KMA stated, "As the strength of the cold air in the upper northern part of our country weakens, the stationary front is moving northward. There is a possibility that the stationary front will meet a strong low-pressure system and form a strong rain cloud band, so preparations should be made for sudden localized heavy rain or downpours."

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