Fine Dust from China and Mongolia... "Very Bad" in the Afternoon
Take Caution with Health During the Large Temperature Swings of the Changing Seasons

Gwangju and Jeonnam are expected to see daytime temperatures rise to 17 degrees Celsius on Thursday the 13th, but it will be chilly in the mornings and evenings. Yonhap News

Gwangju and Jeonnam are expected to see daytime temperatures rise to 17 degrees Celsius on Thursday the 13th, but it will be chilly in the mornings and evenings. Yonhap News

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In Gwangju and Jeonnam, daytime temperatures will rise to 17 degrees Celsius on Thursday the 13th, but it will remain chilly in the mornings and evenings. Due to fine dust originating from China and Mongolia, fine dust concentrations are expected to soar to a "very bad" level.


According to the Gwangju Meteorological Administration, Gwangju and Jeonnam will be affected by a high-pressure system moving southeast from northern China on this day. Morning lows will range from 2 to 7 degrees Celsius, and daytime highs will be between 11 and 17 degrees Celsius.


Morning lows will be 2 degrees in Yeonggwang, 3 degrees in Jangseong, Damyang, Gokseong, Hampyeong, Gurye, Muan, Naju, Yeongam, and Boseong, 4 degrees in Mokpo, Haenam, Jindo, Jangheung, Hwasun, and Gurye, 5 degrees in Gwangju, Shinan, Gangjin, Wando, Goheung, and Suncheon, 6 degrees in Gwangyang, and 7 degrees in Yeosu.


Daytime highs will be 17 degrees in Suncheon, Gwangyang, and Gurye, 16 degrees in Hwasun, Goheung, Gangjin, Wando, Gokseong, and Damyang, 15 degrees in Gwangju, Jangseong, Naju, Yeongam, and Haenam, 14 degrees in Hampyeong, 13 degrees in Muan, 12 degrees in Yeonggwang, Mokpo, and Jindo, and 11 degrees in Shinan, which is higher than the previous day.


Waves on the sea will be 0.5 to 1 meter high in the coastal waters of the West and South Seas. Fine dust levels will be "bad" in the morning and "very bad" in the afternoon. Ultrafine dust is forecasted to be at a "moderate" level.


A Gwangju Meteorological Administration official said, "The temperature difference between day and night will be around 15 degrees, so please take care of your health during the change of seasons."





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