Rain is spreading across much of South Korea on Tuesday, with cool breezes and colorful fallen leaves adding to the autumn atmosphere.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Province saw cloudy skies Tuesday morning, while parts of the south received light rain of around 5 millimeters per hour.
Rain is expected to reach the Chungcheong provinces Tuesday afternoon, followed by southern Gyeonggi Province and southern Gangwon Province at night.
By Wednesday morning, showers are forecast to move into the Greater Seoul area and northern Gangwon Province.
The expected rainfall is less than 5 millimeters in Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi Province and parts of Gangwon Province, 5-10 mm in the Chungcheong provinces, 5-30 mm in North Jeolla Province and parts of North Gyeongsang Province, and 20-60 mm in Gwangju, South Jeolla Province, Busan, Ulsan and South Gyeongsang Province.
Jeju Island is forecast to receive 5-40 mm of rain, with more than 60 mm possible in some mountainous areas.
Cool autumn weather is expected across the country throughout the day, with daytime highs ranging from 19 to 22 degrees Celsius.
Temperatures are expected to fall sharply from Wednesday afternoon as strong, cold winds sweep across the country, with a temperature drop of around 10 degrees Celsius forecast by Thursday.
Some central and northern inland areas could see subzero temperatures on Thursday morning, bringing the possibility of frost and freezing conditions.
"With temperatures expected to fluctuate sharply this week, we advise people to dress warmly and take extra care of their health," a KMA official said.
cjh@heraldcorp.com