Rain Nationwide by Tomorrow... 80mm Expected in the Seoul Metropolitan Area

Heavy Rain of 20-30mm per Hour from Night Until Early Morning
Cold Wave After Rain Stops on the 29th... Central Region -10~-5°C on the 30th

On the 27th, when the morning low temperature dropped below freezing mainly in the central region, citizens dressed in thick clothes hurried their steps around Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] On Monday the 28th, rain accompanied by thunder and lightning will fall nationwide, and after the rain stops, a cold wave will arrive starting from the 29th.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, light rain of about 1mm will fall in the Seoul metropolitan area including Seoul and Incheon, and there will be places in western Gangwon and eastern Gyeonggi where rain and snow mix. The rain will expand to the central region, Jeolla area, and western Gyeongsang in the morning, and by evening it will spread to the rest of the country.

In areas where rain falls, there will be gusts of wind accompanied by thunder and lightning. In the metropolitan area and central to northern western Gangwon, heavy rain of 20 to 30mm per hour will concentrate from afternoon to night, and in other regions, from night to early tomorrow morning. The rain is expected to mostly stop by the morning of the 29th.

By the 29th, mountain areas of Jeju will receive over 120mm of rain, the metropolitan area, western Gangwon, Chungcheong region, eastern South Jeolla southern coast, southern Gyeongsang southern coast, Jeju Island, areas near Jirisan, and the five western islands will receive 20 to 80mm, and eastern Gangwon, other southern regions, Ulleungdo, and Dokdo will receive 10 to 50mm of rain.

The morning low temperature on this day will be 5 to 10 degrees higher than the previous day. As of 8 a.m., temperatures are Seoul 9.4°C, Suwon 9.9°C, Incheon 8.2°C, Daejeon 3.7°C, Daegu 5.7°C, Jeonju 15.4°C, Gwangju 12.6°C, Ulsan 11.1°C, Busan 14.2°C, Yeosu 14.5°C, and Jeju 22.3°C. Daytime temperatures will be about 5 degrees higher, ranging from 12 to 22°C.

After the rain stops tomorrow, cold air will move southward causing daytime temperatures to drop by 4 to 10 degrees, and the morning low temperature on the 30th will drop sharply by about 15 degrees, with a possibility of a cold wave advisory being issued. Morning temperatures on the 30th are expected to be -10 to -5°C in the central region and -5 to 0°C in the southern region. Northern Gyeonggi, inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, and northern Chungbuk will drop below -10°C.

From today, very strong winds of 10 to 20 meters per second and very high waves of 2 to 4 meters will occur in the seas around Jeju Island, the southern sea, and the East Sea, and from tomorrow in other seas. Winds will blow strongly from the afternoon, and waves will rise high, so passengers using air or maritime transportation should check navigation information in advance.

The Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "Due to fallen leaves, roads and sidewalks may be slippery, posing a risk of falls, so please be careful for safety. Also, since drainage may not be smooth causing flooding, please prepare in advance to prevent damage." They added, "From this afternoon to early tomorrow morning, rain accompanied by gusts and thunder and lightning will fall heavily, increasing the possibility of safety accidents. Please pay special attention to safety management and outdoor facility management during outdoor events (such as street cheering)."