Heavy Showers Nationwide... "Bring an Umbrella on Your Commute"

Showers Due to Atmospheric Instability in Inland Areas Including the Capital Region
20-80mm in Jeolla Region, Western Inland Gyeongnam, Jeju
10-60mm in Capital Region, Gangwon Yeongseo, Chungcheong Region, Inland Gyeongbuk Region
Rain on the East Coast of Gyeongsang Region Until Morning of the 19th Due to East Wind

On the 1st, scattered showers are falling in central regions including Seoul, and citizens near Seoul Station are walking with umbrellas./Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] On Wednesday the 18th, strong showers will fall nationwide due to atmospheric instability.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that cold air will remain in the upper atmosphere on this day, causing showers from the morning in the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon Yeongseo, Chungcheong region, Jeolla region, inland Gyeongsang region, and Jeju Island.

Expected rainfall amounts are 20-80mm in the Jeolla region, western inland Gyeongnam, and Jeju, with over 100mm of heavy rain in the mountainous areas of Jeju. The Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon Yeongseo, Chungcheong region, inland Gyeongbuk, and inland Gyeongnam (excluding the west) will receive 10-60mm. Showers are also expected in inland areas and Jeju on the 19th.

As of 7 a.m., in the Seoul metropolitan area, there are places mainly in Seoul and southern Gyeonggi where showers exceeding 20mm per hour are falling. The shower cloud band is moving westward and is expected to affect Incheon and western Gyeonggi as well. The showers are expected to fall intermittently and locally.

Locally, the shower clouds are strongly developing, causing gusts exceeding 15m/s and heavy showers of around 30-50mm per hour in some areas. There are places with hail mainly in the Chungcheong and Jeolla regions, so caution is needed for facility management.

Due to the easterly winds, rain will continue until the morning of the 19th on the eastern coast of the Gyeongsang region and until the evening of the 19th in Gangwon Yeongdong. Some places will experience strong rain exceeding 30mm per hour until the daytime when the easterly winds are strongly inflowing.

Expected rainfall in Gangwon Yeongdong and the eastern coast of the Gyeongsang region is 20-70mm, with some areas in Gangwon Yeongdong receiving over 100mm. Strong winds will blow along the Gyeongsang coastal areas, so caution is advised for facility management.

The Korea Meteorological Administration urged, "Due to rain or showers falling in the upper reaches of valleys or rivers, water levels may suddenly rise downstream, so camping should be avoided. Prepare for damage to crops such as fruit trees caused by gusts and hail, as well as damage to facilities such as vinyl greenhouses and utility poles, and be cautious of safety accidents."

With the rain, the heatwave will ease somewhat. The highest daytime temperatures on the 18th are expected to be 25-31 degrees Celsius. Seoul and Suwon are expected to reach 31 degrees, Incheon, Cheongju, Daejeon, and Jeonju 30 degrees, Daegu, Andong, Mokpo, Yeosu, Busan, and Jeju 28 degrees, Gangneung 26 degrees, and Pohang 25 degrees.

Until tomorrow, in the Gangwon mountainous areas, low clouds will flow in due to easterly winds, causing dense fog with visibility below 200 meters in some places. In areas with rain or showers, visibility will be reduced, so traffic safety should be observed.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.