Rain in the Center, Heat in the South: The Face of Early Summer Painted by a Divided Sky > News

Today, the central region will remain generally cloudy under the influence of a pressure trough passing through the north. Rain is forecast until the evening, primarily in the metropolitan area, inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, and the northern parts of North Chungcheong and North Gyeongsang provinces, so it is advisable to carry an umbrella for your commute home. Expected precipitation ranges from 5 to 30mm; while not heavy, caution is required as the rain may be localized and intense for short periods. In particular, there is a high possibility of gusts, thunder, and lightning during the rain, so extra care should be taken with facility management.

The situation in the southern regions is quite different. Influenced by a high-pressure system moving in from central China, the weather will be mostly clear nationwide. With strong solar radiation, early summer heat is expected to intensify, with daytime temperatures soaring to around 30 degrees Celsius. In some inland southern areas, such as Daegu, peak daytime temperatures are expected to exceed 30 degrees. Consequently, the UV index will be very high; when engaging in outdoor activities, it is essential to protect your skin with sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses, and to pay close attention to health by staying well-hydrated.

Caution is advised for tomorrow, as the atmosphere is expected to become even more unstable than today. Showers are forecast for the afternoon and evening, mainly in the central inland and some southern inland areas. These showers may be accompanied by strong updrafts and downdrafts, carrying the potential for hail. Because precipitation can vary significantly even within the same region, thorough advance inspections of outdoor facilities, such as construction materials and crops, are necessary. The Korea Meteorological Administration urges the public to check real-time radar images frequently to prepare for rapid weather changes.

Safety in coastal and inland areas is another critical point that should not be overlooked. Strong swells are hitting the coasts of Jeju Island and the southern coast, so it is important to refrain from approaching breakwaters or coastal areas and to be extra vigilant against safety accidents. Additionally, from dawn to morning, dense fog is expected in the inland areas of South Jeolla and western South Gyeongsang, reducing visibility to less than 1km in many places. Drivers near rivers or lakes should reduce speed and use headlights to ensure safe driving, and vessels at sea must also exercise extreme caution due to thick sea fog.

Synthesizing air quality and temperature distribution, fine dust levels are expected to remain in the 'good' to 'moderate' range nationwide, maintaining relatively pleasant conditions. However, ozone levels may rise to the 'bad' level in some areas, including southern Gyeonggi, inland Gangwon, North Chungcheong, North Jeolla, and Busan, so those with sensitive respiratory systems should take precautions. Temperatures will remain near or slightly above average for the time being, and with cloudy or clear weather continuing nationwide through the weekend, the characteristic heat of early summer is expected to gradually intensify.