[Weather Tomorrow] "Yellow Dust Clears, Rain Expected" with Up to 20mm Precipitation

Rain Will Wash Away Fine Dust Through the Morning of April 23

Air quality in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions has been poor due to yellow dust, but it is expected to gradually improve as rain begins to fall in the afternoon of April 22.

According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration on April 21, rain is forecasted to start in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions from the afternoon of April 22 and mostly stop by the morning of April 23. The expected rainfall is between 5 and 20 millimeters.

Dust from sand sources such as the Gobi Desert and the Inner Mongolian Plateau passed through the airspace over Gwangju and Jeonnam regions, causing poor air quality. It is forecasted that rain will start from the afternoon of the 22nd, gradually improving the situation. The photo shows a hazy view of the Seoul area from Haengjusanseong in Goyang City, Gyeonggi Province, on the morning of the 21st. Photo by Yonhap News.

Temperatures will remain similar to the seasonal average (morning lows of 7 to 11 degrees Celsius, daytime highs of 18 to 22 degrees Celsius) for the time being. On April 22, morning lows are forecasted to be between 8 and 12 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs are expected to be 16 to 18 degrees Celsius. Because of the rain, daytime temperatures will be slightly lower than average, resulting in cool weather.

Since April 18, dust particles originating from yellow dust sources such as the Gobi Desert and the Inner Mongolian Plateau have passed overhead, causing the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions to be affected by yellow dust throughout the day. The Korea Meteorological Administration official explained that there remains the possibility of continued impact from yellow dust lingering in the air, so extra attention to health is advised.

An official from the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration stated, "While the yellow dust is expected to gradually dissipate due to rain starting in the afternoon of April 22, please be cautious about traffic safety, as visibility may be reduced and some roads may become slippery."

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