Spring Rain Across the Country... Temperatures Expected to Be Above Average for a While

5~15mm Rainfall in Seoul and Metropolitan Area
Temperatures Remain Above Average for a While
Daytime Temperature Rises to a High of 22°C on the 15th

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[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] Monday the 14th will be mostly cloudy with rain falling in most parts of the country. Rain will start in the morning in Seoul and the metropolitan area, inland Chungcheong, and northern Jeonbuk, and will mostly stop by evening.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that due to a pressure trough passing to the north, rain will begin on the central west coast in the morning, expand to the metropolitan area, central and northern Gangwon, inland Chungcheong, and northern Jeonbuk by morning, and rain will fall in most parts of the country during the day.

Rain will continue until night in inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, with some places experiencing raindrops until early tomorrow morning. On the Gangwon east coast, rain will fall until morning due to easterly winds.

Expected precipitation amounts are ▲5-15mm in Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi, Gangwon (excluding southern east coast), northern Chungnam, central and northern Chungbuk, and northern inland Gyeongbuk ▲around 5mm in Chungnam (excluding northern part), southern Chungbuk, Gyeongbuk (excluding northern inland), Jeonbuk, the five western islands, Ulleungdo, and Dokdo ▲less than 5mm in southern Gangwon east coast, Jeonnam, Gyeongnam, and Jeju Island.

Temperatures will be higher than average in most areas. As of 7 a.m., temperatures were Seoul 8.7°C, Suwon 11.0°C, Cheongju 11.5°C, Incheon 9.2°C, Andong 8.5°C, Daejeon 12.4°C, Jeonju 11.6°C, Gwangju 13.3°C, Daegu 9.0°C, Pohang 9.0°C, Ulsan 9.2°C, Busan 9.8°C, Changwon 10.2°C, Yeosu 10.6°C, Jeju 13.4°C. The daytime high is forecasted to be 8 to 17°C.

Fine dust levels will be 'Good' to 'Moderate' across all regions. On the 15th and 16th, daytime temperatures will rise up to 22°C with a temperature difference of over 15°C between day and night.

Until morning, dense fog with visibility under 200m will occur in the west coast, south coast, southern inland Gyeonggi, inland Chungcheong, inland Jeolla, western inland Gyeongnam, and Jeju Island, so caution is needed for traffic safety. Dense fog may form on bridges adjacent to the west coast such as Seohae Bridge, Yeongjong Bridge, and Incheon Bridge, so drivers should reduce speed when driving.

Until early morning on the 15th, winds will blow strongly at 30-50 km/h (9-14 m/s) and waves will be 1-3 meters high in the western offshore, southern offshore, eastern offshore, and Jeju waters. Thunderstorms and lightning are expected in the western sea in the afternoon, with gusts in some areas, so vessels navigating or fishing should be cautious. For the time being, dense sea fog will be common in the western and southern seas, so maritime traffic users should check navigation information in advance.

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