Typhoon Champi Nears Jeju... Up to 120 mm of Heavy Rain in Jeju

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Typhoon Champi, the 30th typhoon, is approaching Jeju, bringing rain mainly to the southern regions. We connect to the weather center for the latest forecast.

Ahn Su-jin, weather caster?

[Weather Caster]
 
Typhoon Champi is currently located in the waters south-southwest of Seogwipo.

It is expected to turn toward Kagoshima before weakening into a tropical depression.

Due to its indirect influence, rain is currently falling mainly in the southern regions and Jeju.

A heavy rain advisory has been issued for the mountainous areas of Jeju, and high waves are expected across all seas.

A typhoon warning is in effect for the far southern seas off Jeju.

Vessels navigating or operating in these waters need to exercise special caution.

The rain will mostly stop between early morning and the morning of tomorrow, Monday, October 26.

Looking at the expected precipitation, 5 to 20 mm of rain is forecasted for the eastern coast and mountainous areas of Gangwon and inland Gyeongbuk; 5 to 30 mm for the eastern coast of Gyeongbuk and inland Gyeongnam; 10 to up to 50 mm along the coast of Gyeongnam; and 5 to 40 mm in the Jeonnam region.

Heavy downpours of over 120 mm are expected in the mountainous areas of Jeju, while 30 to up to 80 mm of rain is forecasted for other parts of Jeju.

Skies in other central regions will also be cloudy, with strong winds blowing nationwide starting tonight.

Let's take a look at today's daytime temperatures.

Seoul's daytime high is expected to reach 24°C (75°F), slightly above average. Daejeon is expected to reach a high of 21°C (70°F), and Daegu 19°C (66°F).

After the rain clouds pass, Seoul's morning low is expected to plummet to 2°C (36°F) on Wednesday, potentially recording the lowest temperature of this autumn.

(Weather Caster Ahn Su-jin)
※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.