[Weather] Jeonnam-Gwangju Chilly Tomorrow Morning... Lows "Plunge" to 5 Degrees

Under the influence of cold air moving in from the northwest and strong winds, morning temperatures in the Jeonnam-Gwangju region are expected to plunge by as much as about 10 degrees on October 22 compared with the previous day.

On the 17th, as morning temperatures in Seoul dropped to 2 degrees Celsius, people wearing their coat hoods waited for the traffic light at Gwanghwamun Intersection in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Yonhap News Agency

According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration on October 21, cold air moving south from the northwest brought strong winds, sharply lowering the perceived temperature across Gwangju and South Jeolla Province.

On the morning of October 22, lows are expected to range from 5 to 10 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs will range from 16 to 18 degrees, below the seasonal averages of 8 to 14 degrees for lows and 20 to 22 degrees for highs. In particular, morning temperatures will plunge by about 5 to 10 degrees compared with October 21, bringing the chilliest weather of the autumn so far.

On the morning of October 23, lows are forecast to range from 5 to 12 degrees Celsius, with daytime highs of 20 to 23 degrees. Temperatures are expected to return to seasonal averages from the afternoon. However, the temperature difference between day and night is expected to reach around 10 degrees in inland areas on October 22 and around 15 degrees across the region on October 23, prompting calls to take care of one's health during the seasonal transition.

Strong winds are lashing coastal areas in particular. A strong wind warning is currently in effect for Heuksando and Hongdo, while strong wind advisories are in effect for coastal and island areas of South Jeolla Province, including Yeosu, Mokpo, Sinan, Jindo, Yeonggwang, Haenam, Muan, Hampyeong and Yeongam. Until tonight, gusts of at least 70 km/h (20 m/s) are expected, reaching at least 90 km/h in mountainous areas. Strong winds of around 55 km/h are also expected in other inland areas.

Clear skies are expected to gradually turn cloudy from the afternoon of October 23, with around 5 mm of rain forecast for Gwangju and South Jeolla Province from the evening of October 23. Rain is also expected to continue over the weekend, on October 24 and 25.

A Korea Meteorological Administration official said, "As cold air moves south, temperatures will drop sharply, and strong winds will make it feel even colder." The official urged people to "take thorough precautions against damage to coastal facilities and accidents caused by falling objects, and pay particular attention to weakened immunity and respiratory illnesses resulting from the rapid temperature change."

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