Heavy Rain with Thunderstorms Expected Nationwide Tomorrow

by JUNG YEON WOO Posted : June 19, 2026, 19:28Updated : June 19, 2026, 19:28
Foreign tourists caught in rain and wind
Foreign tourists caught in rain and wind [Photo=Yonhap News]

On Saturday, June 20, heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms is expected across the country.

Rain will continue nationwide until the afternoon, with central regions, North Gyeongsang Province, and Jeju Island likely to see precipitation persist into the night.

Forecasted rainfall amounts include 30 to 80 mm in Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi Province; 20 to 60 mm in the five western islands; 30 to 80 mm in inland Gangwon; 50 to 100 mm (with some areas exceeding 120 mm) in the mountainous regions and eastern coast of Gangwon; 30 to 80 mm in Daejeon, Sejong, South Chungcheong, and North Chungcheong; 50 to 100 mm (with some areas in southern Jeolla Province exceeding 120 mm) in Gwangju and South Jeolla; 30 to 80 mm in North Jeolla; and 30 to 80 mm in Busan, Ulsan, South Gyeongsang, Daegu, and North Gyeongsang (with some areas in Busan, Ulsan, and South Gyeongsang exceeding 100 mm). Jeju Island is expected to receive 50 to 180 mm (with some mountainous areas exceeding 250 mm).

Strong winds and thunderstorms may occur, raising concerns about potential damage due to the heavy rainfall, so caution is advised for outdoor activities. The weather will generally be cloudy, with increasing cloud cover nationwide from the evening.

The morning low is forecasted to be between 19 and 23 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs are expected to range from 22 to 29 degrees Celsius.

Waves in the sea are expected to reach heights of 0.5 to 3.5 meters in the East Sea, 0.5 to 3.0 meters in the West Sea, and 1.0 to 3.0 meters in the South Sea.





* This article has been translated by AI.