🌧️ Weekend Weather Forecast: Rain Across South Korea ☔️

Hey everyone! Get ready for a wet weekend as rain is expected to spread across South Korea starting Saturday. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:

Rain Details 🌧️

• Timing: Rain will begin in the morning in Incheon, the west coast of Gyeonggi Province, North Chungnam, and Jeju Island, expanding nationwide by the afternoon and evening.
• Snow Alert: Expect rain or snow in the mountainous areas of Gangwon Province from late night.
• Extended Rain: Rain may continue in the east coast of Gangwon, inland South Chungcheong Province, eastern North Jeolla Province, and Gyeongsang Province until Sunday.

Expected Rainfall Amounts ☔️

• Heavy Rain Areas: South Jeolla Province (southern coast and eastern inland), Busan, Ulsan, South Gyeongsang Province (southern coast and southwestern inland): 20-60mm
• Moderate Rain Areas: West Sea islands: 20-50mm; Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province, Daejeon, Sejong, South Chungcheong Province, Gwangju, South Jeolla Province (excluding heavy rain areas), Gyeongsang Province (excluding heavy rain areas): 10-40mm
• Lighter Rain Areas: North Chungcheong Province, North Jeolla Province, North Gyeongsang Province (northwestern inland, northeastern inland, and mountainous areas), inland and mountainous Gangwon Province: 5-30mm; Daegu, North Gyeongsang Province (excluding lighter rain areas), Ulleungdo and Dokdo islands: 5-20mm; East coast of Gangwon Province: 5-10mm
• Jeju Island: 20-80mm (mountainous areas may exceed 100mm); northern Jeju Island: 10-40mm

Safety First! ⚠️

Be cautious of thunderstorms and strong winds in areas with rain or snow.

Temperature Outlook 🌡️

• Morning Temperatures: Ranging from 8.2°C (46.8°F) to 15.0°C (59.0°F) across the country.
• Daytime Highs: Expected to be between 16°C (60.8°F) and 24°C (75.2°F).

Air Quality 💨

The air quality is expected to be generally ‘Good’ to ‘Moderate’ nationwide. However, Seoul, Incheon, southern Gyeonggi Province, and South Chungcheong Province may experience temporary ‘Unhealthy’ levels in the morning.

Wind Advisory 🌬️

Strong winds are expected in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, South Chungcheong Province, Jeolla Province, southern coast of South Gyeongsang Province, and Jeju Island from the afternoon, and in Gangwon Province, North Chungcheong Province, and other parts of Gyeongsang Province from the evening. Expect gusts over 70 km/h (43 mph), and over 90 km/h (56 mph) in mountainous areas.

Stay safe and dry this weekend! ☔️

Note: Gyeonggi Province is a province in South Korea that surrounds Seoul. Jeolla Province is a historical province of Korea, consisting of North and South Jeolla. Gyeongsang Province is another historical province, divided into North and South Gyeongsang. Chungcheong Province is also a historical province, now divided into North and South Chungcheong.