Today (October 12), occasional showers are expected in some inland areas, while rain will begin nationwide starting tonight.

First, between this afternoon and evening, 5 to 10 mm of rain is expected in parts of the central inland regions, northeastern Jeonbuk, and north-central Gyeongbuk inland.

Meanwhile, rain is expected today mainly focusing on South Jeolla Province and Jeju Island.

In particular, Jeju may experience heavy downpours until this morning.

Starting tonight, rain will begin in western regions, including Seoul, and expand nationwide until tomorrow afternoon.

The expected rainfall is up to 70 mm in the mountainous areas of Jeju, and around 5 to 40 mm in other parts of the country.

Except for South Jeolla Province and Jeju, skies across the rest of the country will be mostly clear today.

However, light raindrops may fall in the Gyeongnam region until this morning.

Morning air is relatively mild today.

Seoul currently starts at 20.2°C (68°F) and Daegu at 20°C (68°F), with most areas beginning around 20°C (68°F).

Late-summer heat will continue today with highs reaching 27°C (81°F) in Seoul and Daegu, and 28°C (82°F) in Cheongju and Gwangju.

The precipitation will mostly stop by tomorrow afternoon.

Following that, cold air will move southward, causing a brief chill the day after tomorrow.

(Weathercaster Park Serim)