On Monday, August 31, most regions of South Korea are expected to experience rain. Particularly in the Chungcheong area, heavy rainfall of over 250mm is anticipated, necessitating caution against flooding and other potential damages.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on August 30, the entire country will be generally cloudy with rain due to the influence of a stationary front. While the southern regions and Jeju Island are expected to see most of the rain taper off overnight, central regions may continue to experience rain until the morning of September 1.
In the Chungcheong area, heavy rain is forecasted from early morning to the morning hours. The western coast of South Chungcheong Province could see rainfall exceeding 80mm per hour at times, while Daejeon, Sejong, and some inland areas of South Chungcheong and North Chungcheong are expected to receive over 50mm per hour.
Southern Gyeonggi Province, southern Gangwon Province, and northwestern North Jeolla Province may also experience rainfall of over 50mm per hour. Additionally, areas in Gwangju, South Jeolla, Busan, Ulsan, and parts of South Gyeongsang Province may see heavy rain during the early morning or morning hours.
From August 31 to September 1, expected rainfall amounts are 80 to 150mm in Daejeon, Sejong, and South Chungcheong, and 50 to 150mm in North Chungcheong. The western coast of South Chungcheong is projected to receive over 250mm, while inland areas of Daejeon, Sejong, and South Chungcheong, as well as some parts of North Chungcheong, may see over 200mm.
In southern Gyeonggi Province, rainfall is expected to be between 50 and 100mm (with some areas exceeding 150mm), while Seoul, Incheon, northern Gyeonggi, and Gangwon Province are forecasted to receive 30 to 80mm. Southern inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon may see over 120mm.
On August 31, expected rainfall amounts are 20 to 80mm in North Jeolla, 30 to 80mm in Gwangju and South Jeolla, 30 to 80mm in central and northern North Gyeongsang, and 20 to 60mm in Daegu, southern North Gyeongsang, and Ulleungdo and Dokdo. Jeju Island is expected to receive 5 to 40mm, with over 120mm possible in northwestern North Jeolla.
In areas experiencing rain, strong winds and thunderstorms may accompany heavy downpours. The Korea Meteorological Administration has urged caution against safety hazards such as river flooding, lowland inundation, and landslides.
The morning low temperatures are expected to range from 20 to 26 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs will be between 24 and 34 degrees. Despite the rain in southern regions and Jeju Island, the perceived temperature may rise to around 33 degrees, with tropical nights expected in some areas.
Morning low temperatures in major regions are forecasted to be 23 degrees in Seoul, 23 degrees in Incheon, 22 degrees in Chuncheon, 22 degrees in Gangneung, 23 degrees in Daejeon, 26 degrees in Gwangju, 25 degrees in Daegu, 26 degrees in Busan, and 26 degrees in Jeju.
Daytime highs are expected to be 26 degrees in Seoul, 26 degrees in Incheon, 25 degrees in Chuncheon, 25 degrees in Gangneung, 27 degrees in Daejeon, 32 degrees in Gwangju, 32 degrees in Daegu, 34 degrees in Busan and Ulsan, and 31 degrees in Jeju.
Air quality is expected to be at a 'good' level across all regions due to favorable atmospheric dispersion and rainfall.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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