[Weather] Heavy Monsoon Rains All Weekend in Gwangju and South Jeolla...Muggy Heat Continues

Maintain Sufficient Safety Distance When Driving on Rainy Roads

Gwangju and South Jeolla Province are expected to experience monsoon rains over the weekend due to the influence of a low-pressure system developed along a stationary front.

According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration on July 16, a band of rain clouds developed over the West Sea is moving east at approximately 35 km/h, entering the Gwangju and South Jeolla area under the influence of a low-pressure trough formed along the stationary front. Currently, some island areas are experiencing heavy rainfall of around 15 mm per hour accompanied by thunder and lightning, and this rain is expected to gradually expand across the inland areas of Gwangju and South Jeolla.

On the 1st, when the monsoon season began, tourists holding umbrellas are waiting for the signal at a crosswalk on Gunnan-ro in Haeundae-gu, Busan. Photo by Yonhap News.

This bout of rain is forecast to continue until late at night on July 17, with expected precipitation reaching between 30 and 80 mm, which is a relatively large amount.

It is also predicted that Gwangju and South Jeolla will occasionally receive 5 to 40 mm of rain between early dawn on Saturday, July 18, and the evening of Sunday, July 19. In effect, heavy rain is expected to persist throughout the weekend. In addition, another round of rain is likely to fall over the Jeolla region on the morning of Monday, July 20, due to the stationary front's influence.

During the weekend, temperatures are expected to be similar to or slightly higher than seasonal averages (with a minimum of 22-24 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 28-32 degrees Celsius). While the rain will somewhat cool the heated air, the humidity will increase significantly, leading to continued muggy and sultry conditions. Daytime highs over the weekend are forecast to reach around 29 to 33 degrees Celsius, making for hot weather.

A representative from the Gwangju Meteorological Administration stated, "In areas where it rains over the weekend, visibility will be very poor and many roads will be slippery. We strongly advise motorists to maintain a sufficient safety distance and reduce speed for traffic safety when driving on wet roads."

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