[Today’s Weather] Heavy Rain in Central Region from Dawn... Heatwave in Southern Region

On Wednesday the 5th, the whole country will be mostly cloudy with heavy rain expected from dawn, especially in the central region. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] On Wednesday the 5th, the whole country will be mostly cloudy with heavy rain from dawn, mainly in the central region.

Some areas in Jeollado and Gyeongsangdo will experience showers from the afternoon through the night.

Precipitation is forecasted as 100?300mm in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Gangwon Yeongseo, northern Chungcheong, and the West Sea 5 Islands; 50?100mm in Gangwon Yeongdong, southern Chungcheong, and northern Gyeongbuk; and 5?40mm in inland Jeolla and inland Gyeongnam.

Heatwave warnings are issued for southern Chungcheong, southern regions, and Jeju Island, with daytime temperatures rising above 33 degrees Celsius, making it very hot. Tropical nights, where the nighttime temperature remains above 25 degrees Celsius, are expected in some areas.

Fine dust levels are expected to be between 'Good' and 'Moderate' across all regions.

Morning low temperatures are forecasted as ΔSeoul 24°C ΔIncheon 24°C ΔChuncheon 24°C ΔGangneung 26°C ΔDaejeon 25°C ΔDaegu 25°C ΔBusan 25°C ΔJeonju 26°C ΔGwangju 26°C ΔJeju 27°C.

Daytime high temperatures are ΔSeoul 28°C ΔIncheon 27°C ΔChuncheon 27°C ΔGangneung 32°C ΔDaejeon 31°C ΔDaegu 34°C ΔBusan 29°C ΔJeonju 33°C ΔGwangju 32°C ΔJeju 34°C.

The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "From 9 PM tonight until tomorrow, strong winds of 35?60 km/h (10?16 m/s) are expected in the central region, Jeonbuk, Gyeongbuk, and the western coast of Jeonnam, with a possibility of a strong wind advisory being issued. Other areas will also experience strong winds of 30?45 km/h (8?12 m/s). Please take care in managing facilities and preventing safety accidents."