On Sunday, the 16th, the weather across the country is expected to be mostly cloudy with rain. Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds, thunder, and lightning is particularly anticipated in the southern regions and Jeju Island. The central region is likely to see a temporary lull in rain starting in the afternoon.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, as of 7 a.m. on this day, heavy rain warnings have been issued for Jeonnam, Gyeongnam, and Jeju. The southwestern coast of Jeonnam is experiencing very heavy rainfall of 30 to 50 mm per hour, with some areas exceeding 50 mm.
Rain is also expected to continue in Seoul and the surrounding metropolitan area. The forecast for Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi, and the five islands in the Yellow Sea from the 16th to the 17th is 20 to 60 mm. However, many areas in the central region, including the metropolitan area, are expected to see a break in rain starting in the afternoon.
From 9 p.m. the previous day until 7 a.m. on the 16th, cumulative rainfall recorded includes 132.8 mm in Samho, Yeongam, 131.5 mm in Suyeong, Jindo, and 128.1 mm in Mokpo. Jeju's Jindallaebat also received 137.5 mm of rain.
Rain is expected to continue in most areas of the country until the morning of the 17th, with some places in Jeju experiencing rain until the evening of the 17th.
From the 16th to the 17th, the forecast for the inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon and the Chungcheong region is 20 to 60 mm. In the central and southern parts of North Chungcheong, over 80 mm is expected. Gwangju and Jeonnam are forecasted to receive 50 to 100 mm, while the eastern coastal areas of Jeonnam may see over 200 mm.
In the western coastal areas of Gyeongnam and near Jirisan, 100 to 200 mm of rain is expected, with some areas possibly exceeding 250 mm. Busan, Ulsan, and other parts of Gyeongnam are forecasted to receive 50 to 150 mm, with the central coastal areas of Busan and Gyeongnam expecting over 200 mm. Daegu and North Gyeongsang are expected to see 50 to 100 mm, while Jeju is forecasted to receive 30 to 80 mm.
In particular, heavy rain of 20 to 50 mm per hour is possible in the southern regions and Jeju, with some areas potentially experiencing over 70 mm per hour. The Korea Meteorological Administration advises caution against flooding in low-lying areas, river overflow, and landslides, and urges people to refrain from using riverside walking paths and underground passages.
The expected high temperature for the day is between 24 and 30 degrees Celsius. While Seoul may reach up to 30 degrees, Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam are expected to remain between 24 and 26 degrees.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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