[Weather] Rain tonight in Gwangju and South Jeolla... Chilly from tomorrow as cold air moves in

Morning lows to drop to 14 degrees Celsius starting October 20

After up to 60 mm of rain falls across Gwangju and South Jeolla tonight, October 19, temperatures will drop sharply as cold air moves south, bringing chilly weather.

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According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration, the rain will begin in Gwangju and western parts of South Jeolla tonight, October 19, and continue until early morning on October 21.

Rainfall through early morning on October 21 is forecast to total 20–60 mm across Gwangju and South Jeolla. In many areas, the rain is expected to let up temporarily at times during the morning of October 20.

From midday on October 21, when the rain is expected to stop, cold air will rapidly move down from the northwest, causing temperatures to drop sharply.

The morning low on October 20 is forecast to be 14–19 degrees Celsius, with a daytime high of 19–21 degrees, around the seasonal average. On October 21, the morning low is forecast to be 13–16 degrees, and the daytime high 18–21 degrees.

In particular, strong cold winds from midday on October 21 will make it feel even colder. By the morning of October 22, the low will drop to 6–10 degrees Celsius, plunging by about 5–10 degrees from the previous day. The day-night temperature difference is expected to widen to around 15 degrees, especially inland.

A weather agency official said, "After the rain stops, cold air will move in from the northwest, causing temperatures to drop sharply and winds to strengthen, making it feel chilly." The official urged people to "take care when managing facilities and guard against accidents, and pay particular attention to your health during the seasonal transition amid the sharp temperature changes."

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