Dry Weather Advisory Issued for Eastern Jeonnam
Caution Urged Due to Fire Risk

On the 20th, Gwangju and Jeonnam are forecasted to experience strong winds around 15 meters per second along with severe cold. Yonhap News

On the 20th, Gwangju and Jeonnam are forecasted to experience strong winds around 15 meters per second along with severe cold. Yonhap News

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On the 20th, Gwangju and Jeonnam will experience severe cold accompanied by strong winds of around 15 meters per second, making it feel even colder.


On this day, a dry weather advisory will be issued mainly for eastern Jeonnam along with the cold wave. Morning temperatures will range from -6 to -1 degrees Celsius, and daytime highs will be between 2 and 6 degrees Celsius.


The expected morning lows are as follows: Damyang and Gokseong at -6 degrees, Jangseong, Gurye, Gwangyang, Hwasun, and Naju at -5 degrees, Gwangju, Yeonggwang, Hampyeong, Yeongam, Jangheung, Haenam, Gangjin, Goheung, Suncheon, and Yeosu at -4 degrees, Muan at -3 degrees, Mokpo and Wando at -2 degrees, and Shinan and Jindo at -1 degree.


The daytime highs are expected to be: Gwangyang and Goheung at 6 degrees, Suncheon at 5 degrees, Damyang, Gurye, Yeosu, Jangheung, Yeongam, Naju, Gangjin, Haenam, and Wando at 4 degrees, Gwangju, Hampyeong, Jangseong, Gokseong, Hwasun, Muan, Shinan, Jindo, and Boseong at 3 degrees, and Yeonggwang and Mokpo at 2 degrees, which is higher than the previous day.


Waves on the West Sea and South Sea will range from 0.5 to 1.5 meters. Both fine and ultrafine dust levels will be 'good'.


An official from the Korea Meteorological Administration said, "Due to strong winds, a small spark could lead to a large fire, so please pay close attention to preventing various types of fires, including wildfires."





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