Rain and strong winds in Jeju on Sunday... Waves up to 3 m

【Financial News, Jeju — Jung Yong-bok】 Tourists visiting Jeju for the weekend and people using its waters should prepare for rain and strong winds on Sunday the 18th. Rain beginning in Jeju’s mountainous areas is expected to spread to other parts of the island, while waves in waters off the south and west are forecast to reach up to 3 m.
According to the Jeju Regional Meteorological Administration on the 16th, cloudy weather will continue across Jeju Island through the 17th, followed by rain from early on the 18th. Rain is expected to begin in mountainous areas between midnight and 3 a.m. early on the 18th, then gradually spread to other areas from between noon and 3 p.m. through between 9 p.m. and midnight.
Rainfall on the 18th is forecast to total 5–30 mm across Jeju Island. In some areas, rain is expected to continue through the morning of the 19th.
Strong winds are also expected along with the rain. On the 18th, strong southerly and southwesterly winds are forecast in the Jeju region. Winds will also strengthen over the waters, with waves expected to rise considerably over the weekend.
In particular, waves in waters off southern and western Jeju are forecast to reach 1.5–3 m on the 18th. The forecast is 1.5–2.5 m off the east coast and 1–2 m off the north coast. Winds of 9–14 m/s are expected in waters off the south, east and west coasts.
With waves in waters off Jeju forecast at 0.5–1 m on the 16th and 0.5–2 m on the 17th, sea conditions are set to change considerably on Sunday. Waves in waters off Jeju are also expected to reach up to 2.5 m on the 19th.
Temperatures will remain above the seasonal average until the rain arrives. The daytime high will be 24–25°C on the 16th, 25–26°C on the 17th and, despite rain being forecast, 26–27°C on the 18th. The daytime high on the 19th is expected to be 22–24°C.
The morning low on the 17th will be 18–19°C, with a day-night temperature difference of 7–8 degrees. The morning low on the 18th is forecast to be 20–22°C. The weather agency urged people to take care of their health, as the day-night temperature difference will be large through the 17th.
With rain forecast in the mountainous areas on the 18th, visitors to Hallasan should also watch for changing weather conditions. Rain is expected to begin in the mountains earlier than elsewhere, and strong winds are forecast, so visitors are advised to check the latest forecast and trail operating information before setting out.
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