Following Jeonnam, heavy rain warnings have been expanded to Gyeongnam. It is expected that more than 200mm of rain will pour down in the southern regions until the 10th.
The Korea Meteorological Administration said it will expand the heavy rain advisory to Tongyeong, Geoje, and Namhae in Gyeongnam, following the issuance of advisories for Naju, Hwasun, and Hampyeong in Jeonnam, starting from 3 p.m. on the 9th.
Earlier, after noon, a heavy rain advisory was issued for coastal and inland areas of Jeonnam, including Goheung, Yeosu, Boseong, and Mokpo.
The Korea Meteorological Administration stated that a stationary front has formed between cold northern air and hot high pressure from the south, affecting the southern regions. It urged caution as heavy rain of around 30mm per hour is currently falling in the advisory areas.
In particular, due to a strong low-pressure system, it is expected that very strong rain of 30 to 70mm per hour, accompanied by gusts and lightning, will pour down from the afternoon into the night.
Until the 10th, the southeastern coast is expected to receive over 200mm of heavy rain. It is also anticipated that areas inland in the southern region, including Gwangju and Busan, will experience significant rainfall exceeding 150mm.
After that, the stationary front is expected to gradually move northward, leading to localized heavy rain in the central regions between the 12th and 14th.