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Jeju Expects Over 150mm of Heavy Rainfall, Temperatures Between 26-28 Degrees Celsius
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Jeju Expects Over 150mm of Heavy Rainfall, Temperatures Between 26-28 Degrees Celsius

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jeju Island is expected to receive over 150 mm of heavy rainfall on Saturday, July 4.
  • The rain is due to a stationary front affecting the region, with intense downpours possible in the morning.
  • Temperatures will range from 22-23 degrees Celsius in the morning to 26-28 degrees Celsius in the afternoon.

Jeju Island is bracing for significant rainfall, with forecasts predicting over 150 millimeters of rain on Saturday, July 4. The heavy downpours are attributed to a stationary front that will influence the region, bringing rain that is expected to continue until late Saturday night.

The Jeju Regional Meteorological Administration has issued warnings, anticipating that some areas, particularly in the central mountainous regions, could see rainfall exceeding 120 mm, with mountain areas potentially receiving up to 150 mm. The morning hours are expected to feature particularly intense rain, with hourly precipitation rates of 20 to 30 mm in some locations.

Temperatures on Saturday will be mild, with morning lows between 22 and 23 degrees Celsius and afternoon highs ranging from 26 to 28 degrees Celsius. The meteorological agency advises residents to exercise caution regarding facility management and potential safety hazards due to the heavy rainfall. Waves are expected to be moderate, around 0.5 to 2.0 meters in all coastal waters off Jeju.

Due to the heavy rain, please exercise extreme caution regarding facility management and safety accidents.

โ€” Meteorological Agency OfficialAn official urges residents to be prepared for the weather.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.