[Today's Weather] Clouds 'Heavily' Cover Nationwide from Afternoon... Seoul and Gyeonggi Fine Dust 'Bad'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] On Tuesday (21st), the entire country is expected to have clear weather, but clouds will increase around 12 PM.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the previous day (20th), clouds will increase due to the influence of a high-pressure system moving eastward over the West Sea.

According to the National Institute of Environmental Research, due to stagnant air, fine dust generated domestically will accumulate, resulting in 'bad' fine dust levels in Seoul, as well as Gyeonggi Province and Gangwon Yeongseo region, while most other areas will have 'normal' levels.

The morning low temperatures are expected to be △Seoul -6°C △Daejeon -5°C △Daegu -4°C △Busan -1°C △Jeonju -4°C △Gwangju -3°C △Chuncheon -8°C △Gangneung -3°C △Jeju 4°C △Ulleungdo and Dokdo 1°C.

The daytime high temperatures are forecasted to be △Seoul 5°C △Daejeon 7°C △Daegu 7°C △Busan 10°C △Jeonju 7°C △Gwangju 10°C △Chuncheon 4°C △Gangneung 8°C △Jeju 10°C △Ulleungdo and Dokdo 6°C.

Meanwhile, the Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "The atmosphere will be very dry in some southern coastal areas and inland Gyeongbuk where dry weather warnings are in effect, and other regions will also become dry," urging special caution to prevent wildfires and other fire hazards.