First Cold Wave Advisory Issued This Fall Today... It Will Be Colder Tomorrow

Gangwon Inland and Mountain Areas, Northern and Eastern Gyeonggi to Experience Below Freezing Temperatures Tomorrow Morning

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[Asia Economy Reporter Myung-Hwan Lee] As of the afternoon of the 17th, a cold wave advisory was issued for the first time this fall in some inland areas of the central region, inland Jeonbuk, inland Gyeongsang, and the northern East Coast of Gangwon Province.

The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a cold wave advisory at 4 p.m. on the 17th for some inland areas of the central region, inland Jeonbuk, inland Gyeongsang, and the northern East Coast of Gangwon Province. This cold wave advisory will take effect from 9 p.m. last year, the first cold wave advisory in autumn was issued on October 16.

The issuance conditions are ▲ when the morning minimum temperature drops by more than 10 degrees compared to the previous day, is below 3 degrees Celsius, and is expected to be 3 degrees lower than the average temperature ▲ when the morning minimum temperature is expected to remain below minus 12 degrees Celsius for two or more consecutive days ▲ when significant damage is expected due to a sudden cold phenomenon.

Tuesday, the 18th, is expected to be colder than the 17th. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts that the morning minimum temperature on the 18th will range nationwide from minus 1 degree to 10 degrees Celsius, which is 5 to 10 degrees lower than the 17th (4 to 17 degrees).

In Gangwon inland areas such as Cheorwon, Inje, and Yanggu, and mountainous areas such as Daegwallyeong and Taebaek, the morning minimum temperature is expected to fall below freezing. In the Seoul metropolitan area, the morning minimum temperature will drop below zero in some northern and eastern parts of Gyeonggi Province, including Yeoncheon, Pocheon, Gapyeong, Yangpyeong, and Paju.

The highest daytime temperature on the 18th will be between 13 and 19 degrees Celsius, with the whole country staying around 15 degrees. The expected minimum and maximum temperatures in major cities are Seoul 4°C and 14°C, Incheon 6°C and 13°C, Daejeon 5°C and 15°C, Gwangju 7°C and 15°C, Daegu 6°C and 17°C, Ulsan 8°C and 17°C, and Busan 9°C and 19°C.

Temperatures will be as low as early November levels, and with fairly strong winds, the wind chill will make it feel even colder. Strong winds with instantaneous speeds of around 70 km/h (20 m/s) are expected until the morning of the 18th along the southern coast of Jeollanam-do and Jeju Island. Other regions may also experience instantaneous wind speeds reaching 55 km/h (15 m/s) at times.

The Korea Meteorological Administration urged, "As strong winds will continue for the time being and the atmosphere will gradually become dry, please be cautious to prevent forest fires and other incidents."

This cold spell will continue until the morning of the 20th and then gradually ease. The morning minimum temperature on the 19th is expected to range from 0 to 9 degrees Celsius, and the highest daytime temperature is expected to be between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius.

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