Autumn Rain Nationwide with Strong Gusts; Temperatures to Plunge Tonight as Cold Air Moves In

Today (October 13), autumn rain accompanied by gusty winds, thunder, and lightning is expected nationwide.

Light rain is currently falling in Seoul as well, with heavy downpours of 10 to 20 mm per hour concentrated particularly in the central regions.

The expected precipitation today ranges from 5 to as much as 50 mm across the country.

Most of the rain will stop by this afternoon, though it may continue until late afternoon in the Gyeongsangnam-do region.

Meanwhile, Seoul's daytime high soared to 30.1°C (86°F) yesterday, marking the highest temperature ever recorded for October.

As cold air moves southward from the northwest after the rain stops, Seoul's daytime high today is expected to stall at 21°C (70°F), about 9°C lower than yesterday. Tomorrow morning, temperatures are projected to plummet to the single digits.

Skies will gradually clear from the west starting this afternoon.

Current temperatures begin at 18.8°C (66°F) in Seoul, while Daejeon will hover around a daytime high of 22°C (72°F).

(Weathercaster Park Serim)
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