[Weather] Seoul and Gyeonggi to Experience 'Heavy Rain' for Two Days... Up to 150mm Expected

The Gyeongsang Region Experiences a 'Perceived Temperature of 33 Degrees'

On the 23rd, Chuseo (處暑), marking the end of summer, heavy rain is expected mainly in the central region.

Heavy rain is falling near Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul. [Image source=Yonhap News]

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 22nd, the Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi areas are expected to receive heavy rain exceeding 150mm by the 23rd. The forecasted rainfall for the West Sea Five Islands region is 50 to 100mm. Rainfall in the inland and central-northern mountainous areas of Gangwon Province and Jeju Island is predicted to be between 30 and 80mm. Some mountainous areas of Jeju Island may receive more than 150mm of rain.

Both the Chungcheong and Jeolla regions are expected to receive 30 to 80mm of rain. The western coast of Chungnam is forecasted to have 50 to 100mm of rainfall. Near Jirisan Mountain, some areas are expected to receive up to 120mm of rain. The western parts of Gyeongbuk and Gyeongnam will see 20 to 60mm of rain on the 23rd alone, while Daegu, eastern Gyeongbuk, Busan, Ulsan, central-eastern Gyeongnam, Ulleungdo, and Dokdo will receive 5 to 30mm of rain.

The morning low temperatures are forecasted to be between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius, and the daytime highs between 26 and 33 degrees Celsius. In the Gyeongsang region, the heat will be intense with a perceived temperature exceeding 33 degrees Celsius. Fine dust levels are expected to be 'Good' across all regions due to favorable atmospheric dispersion and the effects of rainfall.

Sea waves in the East Sea, West Sea, and South Sea coastal waters will range from 0.5 to 1.5 meters. Wave heights in the offshore waters are expected to be 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the East Sea, 0.5 to 2.0 meters in the West Sea, and 1.0 to 2.0 meters in the South Sea.

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