[Weather] Fog Expected in Many Areas of Jeonnam-Gwangju During Chuseok Homecoming... Rain Forecast Later in the Holiday

Fog Expected from Early Morning on the 23rd
Rain Forecast Across Jeonnam-Gwangju Beginning on the 25th

As the Chuseok holiday approaches, the Jeonnam-Gwangju region continues to experience transitional weather, with daytime and nighttime temperature differences reaching up to about 15 degrees Celsius. Tomorrow morning and during the homecoming journey, thick fog is expected to develop, especially in inland areas.

On the 30th, with daytime temperatures in Seoul rising to 15 degrees Celsius and mild weather prevailing, the sky viewed from Namsan in Seoul appeared hazy due to fine dust and fog. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration on September 22, Jeonnam-Gwangju will remain mostly clear until the 24th, after which clouds will gradually increase.

Temperatures will be somewhat higher than the seasonal average (lows of 14-19 degrees, highs of 25-27 degrees), making it feel hot during the day.

For tomorrow, September 23, morning lows will range from 16 to 19 degrees, and daytime highs will range from 27 to 30 degrees. Likewise, on the 24th, morning lows will be between 16 and 19 degrees, and highs will be between 28 and 30 degrees. As the temperature difference between day and night will be as large as 10 to 15 degrees until the day after tomorrow, special attention should be paid to managing your immunity during this transitional season.

Traffic safety for homecoming travelers is under alert.

Between the early morning and morning hours of September 23 and 24, fog with visibility less than 1 km is expected in many inland areas of Jeonnam. In particular, visibility may be further reduced on roads adjacent to rivers, lakes, or valleys, so it is essential to maintain a safe distance between vehicles and drive slowly. On the 24th, sea fog is expected to move into the southern part of the West Sea, causing visibility on some island areas to drop below 200 meters. Travelers should check ferry operation schedules in advance.

Weather advisories are currently in effect for maritime and island regions. As of 6 pm on September 22, the Korea Meteorological Administration has issued a high seas advisory for the eastern far offshore of the southern sea, and strong wind advisories for Geomundo and Chodo islands.

Weather during the Chuseok holiday is expected to be generally favorable, but rain is forecast toward the end of the holiday period.

On Chuseok day, September 25, the sky will be mostly cloudy, then gradually turn overcast in the afternoon. In Gwangju, the full moon is expected to rise at around 5:34 pm. Toward the end of the holiday, on September 26, rain is forecast across Jeonnam-Gwangju from early morning through the evening.

A representative from the Gwangju Meteorological Administration stated, "For the time being, with significant daily temperature fluctuations and thick early morning fog expected, please pay special attention to traffic safety when traveling for the holidays. The high waves in distant offshore waters could disrupt ferry service, so those returning to island areas should check the ferry schedules in advance."

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