Uljin Coast Guard Issues 'Advisory' Under Hazard Forecast System... Dangerous Swell Waves Alert!

Uljin Coast Guard issued a caution under the Coastal Safety Accident Risk Forecast System.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gwiyeol] At 4 a.m. on the 25th, a preliminary storm warning was issued for the waters off the southeastern coast of the East Sea, and a warning for swell waves was announced.

Uljin Maritime Police Station stated that it will issue a "warning," a coastal safety accident risk forecast system, from 9 p.m. on the 25th until 6 p.m. on March 27.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, from the 26th, strong winds with a maximum speed of 16 m/s are expected to blow mainly along the East Sea coast and offshore, causing high waves of up to 2 to 3.5 meters.

The coastal accident risk forecast system notifies the risk level in three stages?▲Interest ▲Warning ▲Alert?when damage from weather warnings or natural disasters is expected. Upon issuing a warning, Uljin Maritime Police will conduct enhanced safety management activities such as foot patrols along the coast and rocky shores.

Chief Chae Su-jun advised, "Sudden gusts or swell waves may occur at coastal areas or rocky breakwaters, so anglers and visitors are urged to refrain from entering these areas."

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