Daytime High of 34 Degrees with Gusty Winds and Lightning Alerts
Ultrafine Dust at 'Good' Level, Waves Reaching 1.5 Meters

On August 7, Gwangju and Jeonnam will be cloudy due to the influence of a low-pressure system, with increasing cloud cover in the afternoon. Heavy rainfall of up to around 120 mm is expected in some areas.

On the morning of the 17th, a citizen in Chipyeong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, is waiting at a crosswalk signal holding an umbrella. Photo by Yonhap News

On the morning of the 17th, a citizen in Chipyeong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, is waiting at a crosswalk signal holding an umbrella. Photo by Yonhap News

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According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration, the region will be affected by a low-pressure system moving southeast from near the Bohai Bay in China, but this influence will gradually diminish. The expected precipitation is 30 to 80 mm in Gwangju and Jeonnam, with some areas receiving more than 120 mm.


The morning low temperatures will range from 24 to 27 degrees Celsius, and the daytime high will reach up to 34 degrees Celsius. Waves in the seas off the west and south coasts will be high, reaching 1.5 meters, and the concentration of ultrafine dust will remain at a 'good' level.



An official from the Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "Thunder and lightning, as well as gusty winds, may occur in some areas, so please pay attention to the management of facilities, pedestrian safety, and lightning accidents."


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