[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hyowon] On Tuesday the 12th, rain is expected in the metropolitan area and other central regions. The daytime temperature in the inland areas of Gyeongbuk will rise to around 30 degrees Celsius, continuing the early summer heat.

On the 11th, when the daytime high temperature in Seoul reached 27 degrees Celsius, showing early summer weather, citizens visiting Cheonggyecheon in Seoul were taking a walk in light clothing. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

On the 11th, when the daytime high temperature in Seoul reached 27 degrees Celsius, showing early summer weather, citizens visiting Cheonggyecheon in Seoul were taking a walk in light clothing. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

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The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts that temperatures will remain 5 to 10 degrees higher than average until the 12th.


The minimum temperature on the morning of the 12th will be between 11 and 18 degrees Celsius, and the maximum daytime temperature will range from 17 to 31 degrees Celsius.


Expected minimum and maximum temperatures in major cities are Seoul 16°C and 20°C, Incheon 13°C and 17°C, Daejeon 14°C and 26°C, Gwangju 17°C and 27°C, Daegu 16°C and 30°C, Ulsan 16°C and 27°C, and Busan 16°C and 22°C.


As a low-pressure trough approaches from the northwest, rain will begin in northern Gyeonggi and northern Gangwon in the late afternoon. The rain will expand by night (from 6 PM to midnight) to include the metropolitan area including Seoul, central and southern Gangwon, and the northern coastal areas of Chungnam.


Thunder and lightning may occur along with gusty winds as the rain falls.


Precipitation is expected to be around 5 mm and not heavy. By the next morning, most of the rain in the metropolitan area and Gangwon will cease. However, occasional rain may continue in Chungcheong.


Additionally, from the morning of the 13th, rain will occasionally fall in northern Gyeongbuk and from daytime in other southern regions.



Meanwhile, dense fog is expected to form in the morning along the west coast and the West Sea island areas, reducing visibility to below 200 meters. Inland areas will also experience fog reducing visibility to less than 1 kilometer.


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