[Weather] Strong Showers with Thunder, Lightning, and Gusty Winds Expected Nationwide

On Friday, June 26, strong showers accompanied by gusty winds are expected, particularly in the central regions. In some areas, there is a possibility of heavy downpours of around 30mm per hour, so extra caution is advised to prevent safety accidents.

Near the Gangnam Station intersection in Seoul, citizens unprepared with umbrellas move to take shelter from the sudden downpour. Photo by Jo Yongjun

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the expected rainfall is as follows: 5-60mm in eastern Gyeonggi, 5-60mm in Seoul, Incheon, and western Gyeonggi, 10-80mm in Gangwon inland and mountainous areas, 10-50mm on the east coast of Gangwon, 5-60mm in North Chungcheong, 5-40mm in Daejeon, Sejong, South Chungcheong, and North Jeolla, 5-60mm in northern North Gyeongsang, 5-40mm in Daegu and the rest of North Gyeongsang, 5-30mm in Ulsan and inland South Gyeongsang, and less than 5mm in Jeju.

Temperatures are expected to be similar to the average for this time of year. The forecasted daytime high temperatures for major cities are: 30 degrees Celsius in Seoul, 29 degrees in Incheon, 28 degrees in Chuncheon, 23 degrees in Gangneung, 29 degrees in Daejeon, 29 degrees in Daegu, 28 degrees in Jeonju, 30 degrees in Gwangju, 26 degrees in Busan, and 25 degrees in Jeju. The central region will be mostly cloudy, gradually clearing from the morning, while the southern region will be partly cloudy at times.

Ozone concentration is expected to reach 'bad' levels in southern Gyeonggi, South Chungcheong, South Jeolla, and South Gyeongsang.

Fine dust concentration is expected to remain at a 'good' level nationwide.

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