[Tomorrow's Weather] Autumn Rain Nationwide Over the Weekend... Three Typhoons Form Simultaneously

Nationwide Rain Until the Morning of the 20th...
Yeongdong, Gangwon Province to See Rain Through the 21st
Heavy Rain Up to 80mm in South Chungcheong and North Jeolla
Caution Urged for Safety Accidents
Typhoons No. 17 to 19 Form Simultaneously
No Direct Impact on the Korean Peninsula

On Saturday, the 20th, most regions across the country will remain mostly cloudy, with rain that began the previous day continuing. Three typhoons have formed simultaneously, affecting the weather conditions around the Korean Peninsula.

Although none of the three typhoons are expected to pass directly over South Korea, they may supply a large amount of water vapor, which could trigger 'autumn heavy rain.' As a result, heavy rainfall is expected in various parts of the southern and central regions.

Yonhap News Agency

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 19th, rain will continue nationwide until the morning of the 20th. Rain will persist until nighttime along the east coast of North Gyeongsang Province, and until the 21st in Yeongdong, Gangwon Province. Expected precipitation amounts are as follows: 20 to 60 millimeters in Incheon, southern Gyeonggi Province, and the five West Sea islands; 10 to 40 millimeters in Seoul and northern Gyeonggi Province; 10 to 40 millimeters in central and northern Yeongseo, Gangwon Province; 30 to 80 millimeters along the west coast of South Chungcheong Province; 20 to 60 millimeters in Daejeon, Sejong, and inland South Chungcheong Province; 30 to 80 millimeters in North Jeolla Province; 20 to 60 millimeters in Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province; 10 to 40 millimeters in Busan, Ulsan, and South Gyeongsang Province; and 10 to 60 millimeters in Jeju Island.

Morning lows will range from 16 to 24 degrees Celsius, and daytime highs will be between 21 and 29 degrees, which is somewhat higher than the average for this time of year (average lows: 12.4 to 19.7 degrees, average highs: 23.5 to 27.4 degrees).

Fine dust concentrations are expected to remain at a 'good' level nationwide due to smooth atmospheric dispersion and the effects of rainfall.

Waves on the sea will be 0.5 to 3.5 meters high off the east coast, 0.5 to 2.0 meters off the west coast, and 0.5 to 1.5 meters off the south coast. In the offshore areas (about 200 kilometers from the coastline), wave heights are forecast to be 1.0 to 3.5 meters in the East Sea, 1.5 to 3.5 meters in the West Sea, and 0.5 to 2.0 meters in the South Sea.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, Typhoons Mitag, Ragasa, and Neoguri-numbered 17 to 19-have recently formed in the Northwest Pacific, but are not directly impacting weather conditions on the Korean Peninsula. Mitag, currently heading toward Hong Kong, is expected to weaken into a tropical depression and dissipate on the 20th. Ragasa is also moving westward toward Hong Kong. Neoguri, which formed northeast of Guam, is forecast to travel westward toward the Japanese archipelago until the 22nd, after which it is expected to turn northeast.

However, for the time being, strong winds are expected to affect Jeju Island and coastal areas, and high waves are anticipated in the central offshore areas of the West Sea and the central East Sea. As a result, high seas advisories may be issued, so caution is advised to prevent safety accidents.