Rain Throughout Liberation Day Long Weekend... Up to 200mm in Heavy Areas

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A welcome spell of rain is forecast to begin this afternoon (August 15) and continue throughout the long weekend. Heavy rain of up to 200mm is expected in the southern regions. Let's connect to the weather center for more details on the forecast.

Im Eun-jin, please give us the details.

[Weather Caster]

Rain is expected to continue throughout the long weekend, starting today, Liberation Day.

The rain will begin in Jeju and the southern coast this morning, reaching the Chungcheong region by tonight, and expanding nationwide tomorrow morning.

The expected rainfall through the day after tomorrow is 20 to 60mm for the central regions, while heavy rain of 50 to up to 150mm will be concentrated in the southern regions.

In addition, torrential downpours of up to 200mm or more are expected in the southern coast and mountainous areas of Jeju, where strong southerly winds are flowing in.

Also, sudden showers may pass through the central regions and northern Gyeongbuk until tonight.

While this is a welcome rain that will ease the drought in the southern regions, torrential downpours of around 50mm per hour are expected in the southern coast and Jeju from tomorrow night, so caution against safety accidents is necessary.

Current temperatures show Seoul at 25.5°C (78°F), feeling somewhat muggy.

Daytime temperatures will rise to 33°C (91°F) in Gwangju, making it somewhat hot during the day.

(Weather Caster Im Eun-jin)
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