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Today, the skies across the country are mostly cloudy, and rain clouds will linger here and there until the morning, making citizens rush to work. The rain clouds that swept over the metropolitan and Chungcheong areas during the early morning hours are expected to gradually subside by mid-morning as they gradually move to Gangwon-do, the southern region, and Jeju Island. The amount of rain is around 5 mm depending on the area, which is not a large amount of rain, but it is necessary to be wise to drive at a slower speed than usual to prepare for accidents on rainy roads. In particular, in the Gangwon mountainous regions, there is a high possibility that low clouds will flow in due to the influence of east winds, causing dense fog with visibility dropping to less than 200m. Drivers driving on mountainous roads should pay special attention, such as turning on their headlights and ensuring sufficient distance from the vehicle in front.

After the morning rain stops, atmospheric instability increases and localized showers are expected to fall mainly in the eastern region from the afternoon to the evening. The main targets of this shower are the southern inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, northern Chungcheongbuk-do, northeastern mountainous areas and east coast of Gyeongbuk, and inland areas of Ulsan and central and eastern Gyeongnam. Due to the nature of showers, they can fall heavily in a short period of time, and are likely to be accompanied by gusts of wind and thunder and lightning, so if you are planning outdoor activities, it is essential to check real-time weather information regularly. Although carrying an umbrella may be inconvenient, you should not forget that it is the safest way to prepare for unpredictable weather changes.

Temperatures are expected to remain at the same level as usual at this time of year for the time being, keeping us away from the midsummer heat wave. The highest temperature today is distributed between 20 and 27 degrees, and relatively mild early summer weather is expected to continue, with temperatures below 30 degrees even during the day. The daytime temperature in Seoul and other major cities will be around 25 to 27 degrees, creating a comfortable environment for daily life without extreme heat. However, since there is a slight difference in temperature between morning and day, it is advantageous for health care to prepare light outerwear in preparation for the cool air in the morning and evening. Temperatures are expected to gradually rise towards the second half of the week, so you will need to be careful to adjust your clothing according to the seasonal changes.

As much as the weather on land, coastal safety is also at risk. Currently, strong waves are hitting the east coast, south coast, and Jeju Island, so special caution is required. The Korea Meteorological Administration warns that even lower-than-usual waves can suddenly hit white sand beaches or breakwaters due to the nature of swells. Therefore, it is advisable to refrain from approaching the coastal walkway, seaside rocks, or breakwaters for the time being. In particular, family outings should make every effort to prevent safety accidents on the coast. The central East Sea is also expected to have strong winds and somewhat high waves, so ships fishing or sailing should protect themselves from gusts of wind, thunder, and lightning.

The good news is that the concentration of fine dust remains at a ‘good’ level nationwide as the air spreads smoothly. Although the sky is cloudy and there are showers here and there, the air quality is pleasant and it is unlikely to cause any major disruption to outdoor activities. This cool early summer weather will continue until the middle of this week, but the heat is forecast to return to around 30 degrees by the weekend. A flexible attitude that allows you to enjoy the current cool weather while always keeping in mind the forecast of showers due to atmospheric instability will be the key to spending this week healthily.