Rain expected on South Korea's East Coast, showers in central and southern regions
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Rain is expected along the East Coast of South Korea on May 13th, with scattered showers possible in inland central and southern regions.
- Some areas, including inland Gangwon and Jeju, may see rain until the afternoon, while coastal Gyeongnam and inland areas could experience showers from afternoon to night.
- Daytime temperatures will range from 26 to 34 degrees Celsius, with some regions experiencing heat advisories and high perceived temperatures.
South Korea's East Coast can expect rain on May 13th, while scattered showers are forecast for inland central and southern areas. The Korea Meteorological Administration predicts that the East Coast will see rain through May 14th, with showers also possible in inland central and southern regions on May 13th.
Rain is also anticipated in inland Gangwon and Jeju until the afternoon of May 13th. Coastal Gyeongnam and inland areas of the province may experience showers from the afternoon into the evening. The East Sea will have very high waves, and strong surges are expected along the coasts of the East Sea, South Sea, and Jeju Island.
Nationwide, the day will be partly cloudy, with overcast conditions expected along the Gangwon East Coast and the Gyeongnam coast. Rainfall amounts are estimated between 10-50 mm for Gangwon East Coast and mountains, around 5 mm for inland Gangwon, 20-60 mm for Ulleungdo and Dokdo, 5-40 mm for the Gyeongbuk East Coast and its northeastern mountains, and 5-30 mm for Busan, Ulsan, coastal Gyeongnam, and inland Gyeongnam. Jeju is expected to receive about 5 mm.
Daytime high temperatures will range from 26 to 34 degrees Celsius, similar to seasonal averages. However, heat advisories are in effect for some parts of Gyeonggi Province, and the perceived temperature in the Seoul metropolitan area, Chungnam, and southern regions will reach around 33 degrees Celsius, making it feel hot.
Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.