Rain for South Korea’s east coast and Jeju, with showers of up to 50 mm inland

Rain will fall along South Korea’s east coast and on Jeju on Thursday, while parts of the southern interior face afternoon showers and continued early-September heat.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecast 10 to 40 millimeters for Ulleungdo and Dokdo, 5 to 30 millimeters for the North Gyeongsang coast and northeastern mountains, 5 to 20 millimeters for Jeju, and 5 to 10 millimeters for the Gangwon coast and mountains.

Showers in southern North Gyeongsang and Daegu could bring 5 to 50 millimeters. South Chungcheong, eastern South Jeolla, eastern North Jeolla and inland South Gyeongsang could each receive 5 to 40 millimeters. Gusts, thunder and lightning may accompany the rain.

Morning lows are forecast at 19 to 24 C and afternoon highs at 25 to 32 C. Seoul is expected to reach 30 C, while Gwangju could reach 32 C and Jeju 31 C. Perceived temperatures in the south and Jeju may approach 33 C, and some southern areas could experience tropical nights.

Ozone levels are expected to reach the “bad” range in southern Gyeonggi and South Chungcheong, while other regions should remain at moderate levels.