100mm of Rain Fell Overnight in Jeolla Region... Additional 100mm Expected in Southern Areas Until the 17th

Stationary front moves south causing heavy rain in Jeolla and southern Gyeongbuk
123.2mm in Wanju, Jeonbuk; 113.3mm in Jeonju
Jeonnam and Gyeongnam regions expect 30-50mm per hour until afternoon
Up to 150mm expected in many areas of the southern coast by tomorrow

On the 11th, when it rained, citizens hurried on their way to work at Gwanghwamun Intersection in Jongno-gu, Seoul. / Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] As the stationary front moves southward, heavy rain fell overnight in the Jeolla region and southern Gyeongbuk region. By the 17th, an additional 100mm or so of heavy rain is expected in the southern areas.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 16th, rain will continue until the morning in southern Chungcheong and northern Gyeongbuk, until late afternoon today in southern Gyeongbuk and Jeonbuk, and until the afternoon of the 17th in Jeonnam and Gyeongnam. Jeju Island will experience rain until the early morning of the 18th.

The southern regions are expected to receive 30 to 100mm of rain by tomorrow, with the southern coast possibly seeing over 150mm. Southern Chungcheong, Gangwon Yeongdong, the eastern coast of Gyeongbuk, and Ulleungdo and Dokdo will receive 5 to 40mm. Due to the easterly winds, some areas in Gangwon Yeongdong and the eastern coast of Gyeongbuk will experience rain from daytime until late afternoon tomorrow.

Warm and humid air flowing in from the south meets cold air coming from the northwest, forming a narrow north-south but elongated east-west rain cloud band, resulting in heavy rain in the Jeolla region, western inland Gyeongbuk, and the southern coast of Gyeongnam.

Very heavy rain of 20 to 50mm per hour is falling even in the morning, and over 100mm of heavy rain poured overnight in the Jeonbuk area. From 6 PM on the 15th to 6 AM on the 16th, rainfall amounts recorded include 123.2mm in Wanju, 113.3mm in Jeonju, 111.0mm in Jinanjuchon, 107mm in Gimje, and 106mm in Muju.

The Korea Meteorological Administration urged, "Due to the recent very heavy rain weakening the ground, additional heavy rain in affected areas may cause damage. Please frequently check weather updates and avoid approaching flood-prone areas such as streams and riverbanks, as water levels can rise suddenly."

On the 16th, the whole country will be cloudy, with occasional clouds in the metropolitan area. The daytime high temperature will range from 28 to 31 degrees Celsius. Seoul, Chuncheon, Cheongju, Daejeon, and Gangneung will reach 31°C; Daegu 30°C; Incheon, Busan, Yeosu, and Gwangju 28°C; and Jeju 34°C.

Heatwave warnings are in effect in Jeju until the 16th, and in the inland Gyeongbuk region, temperatures will rise after the rain stops, with the highest perceived temperature reaching around 33°C, making it very hot.

From the afternoon to evening of the 17th, thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds and lightning are expected in eastern Gyeonggi, western Gangwon, northern Chungbuk, and northern inland Gyeongbuk.

Marine warnings for strong winds are in effect: the southern offshore area of the West Sea until the morning of the 16th; the offshore areas of the East Sea and eastern offshore areas of the South Sea until daytime today; the outer East Sea until tonight; and the seas around Jeju (except the northern front sea of Jeju) until the morning of the 17th. Winds will blow very strongly at speeds of 10 to 16 m/s or more, and waves will be very high at 1.5 to 4 meters.

For the time being, thunderstorms with gusty winds will occur at sea, and dense sea fog is expected in some areas.

Until the 16th, the lunar gravitational force will be strong, causing high sea levels. Along the west coast, south coast, and Jeju coast, sea levels will rise further during high tide, and there is a possibility that storm surge warnings will be issued in some areas.

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