The midterm forecast provided by each metropolitan city and province will be offered in detail at 5-kilometer intervals starting in Nov. A midterm forecast means a weather forecast for three to 10 days from the forecast date.
The Korea Meteorological Administration reported second-half initiatives that include this plan at the Blue House state guesthouse on the 4th. Midterm forecasts are provided by metropolitan city and province for morning and afternoon. The Korea Meteorological Administration plans to provide weather information in three- to six-hour increments at 5-kilometer intervals going forward. The aim is a more detailed midterm forecast.
The heavy snow disaster alert texts, piloted in the capital region, Chungnam region, and North Jeolla, will be expanded nationwide starting in Dec. ▲ When 5 centimeters or more accumulates in an hour and there is a risk of traffic accidents, or ▲ when 20 centimeters or more accumulates over 24 hours and 3 centimeters or more accumulates in an hour and there are concerns about facility collapse.
The Korea Meteorological Administration also said it will strengthen renewable energy weather services to respond to the climate crisis. As part of that, it plans to release customized renewable energy weather prediction data providing regional solar radiation, wind, and other data hourly for up to five days. It also plans to develop a National Climate Prediction System within the year to forecast climate over the next 10 years.
Imi-seon, administrator of the Korea Meteorological Administration, said, "In this era of climate crisis, we hope more detailed and diverse weather and climate information will be a strong support to protect people's lives and safety."