On Thursday the 9th, rain is expected in most areas nationwide.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, heavy rain is expected in the central region, North Jeolla, the western part of South Jeolla including Gwangju, and the north-central part of North Gyeongsang on the 9th, with the possibility of a heavy rain advisory or warning being issued.
In Jeju Island, the rain will mostly stop at dawn, and in the Chungcheong region and the southern region at night, but in the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province, some places will see rain continue until the morning of the 10th.
Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Province are forecast to receive 50∼100 mm of rain. In addition, the Gangwon inland and mountainous areas are forecast for 50∼100 mm, and the east coast of Gangwon for 5∼50 mm. Daejeon, Sejong, South Chungcheong and North Chungcheong will see around 80∼150 mm of rain.
Precipitation is expected to be 80∼150 mm in North Jeolla, Gwangju, the northwestern part of South Jeolla, and the central west coast; 30∼80 mm in the eastern and southwestern parts of South Jeolla (excluding the central west coast); and 50∼100 mm in the central and northern parts of North Gyeongsang.
In addition, Daegu, the southern part of North Gyeongsang, and the western inland of South Gyeongsang are expected to record 20∼60 mm; the five West Sea islands 20∼60 mm; the mountainous areas of Jeju Island 5∼30 mm; and Jeju Island (excluding the mountains) less than 5 mm.
Where rain falls heavily, gusty winds with thunder and lightning are possible, so caution is advised.
Morning lows will range from 21 to 25 degrees. Daytime highs will be 25 to 34 degrees, and hot weather will continue for the time being even after the rain stops.
Waves will run 0.5∼2.0 meters on the East Sea nearshore, 0.5∼1.5 meters on the West Sea nearshore, and 0.5∼1.0 meters on the South Sea nearshore. Wave heights in the inner offshore waters (offshore within about 200 km of the coastline) are expected to be 0.5∼3.5 meters in the East Sea, 1.0∼2.0 meters in the West Sea, and 0.5∼2.5 meters in the South Sea.