Children's Day, Forced to Stay 'Homebound'... Nationwide Torrential Rain on 4th-5th

Heavy Rain Expected Nationwide from the Night of the 4th
High Possibility of Gusts, Thunder, and Lightning

This Children's Day, heavy rain is expected in some areas, with heavy rain warnings issued, so special attention must be paid to safety accidents.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 2nd, rain is expected to fall in most parts of the country from the night of the 3rd starting in Jeju Island, continuing from the night of the 4th through the 5th.

This rain is caused by a warm front formed as the hot and humid southwesterly winds blowing between the high and low pressure systems surrounding the Korean Peninsula collide with the cold air from the north.

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As the warm front passes over the Korean Peninsula, there is a high possibility of gusts, thunder, and lightning.

Although specific precipitation forecasts have not yet been announced, heavy rain warnings are expected to be issued in some areas from the night of the 4th through the 5th, with a large amount of rain anticipated.

During heavy rain warnings, a heavy rain advisory is issued when 3-hour rainfall is expected to be 60mm or more, or 12-hour rainfall is expected to be 110mm or more; a heavy rain warning is issued when 3-hour rainfall is expected to be 90mm or more, or 12-hour rainfall is expected to be 180mm or more.

The Korea Meteorological Administration urged caution regarding facilities and safety accidents as strong winds are expected mainly along the coast on the 5th, Children's Day.

Also, due to wind and waves, disruptions to ferry and flight services are expected, so passengers should check sailing information before departure.

Meanwhile, as this weather news was delivered, parents planning outings ahead of Children's Day expressed regretful reactions such as "Should we just stay home?" and "I hope this is a false report."

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