Korea Meteorological Administration Forecasts Light Rain, Fog, and Strong Winds Across Seoul and Surrounding Provinces on June 30, 2026
The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a forecast for light rain, dense fog, and strong winds across Seoul and surrounding provinces on June 30, 2026. The event was reported by multiple outlets, with slight discrepancies in the date and publication time. The forecast included warnings about reduced visibility and slippery roads, affecting travel and road safety.
Where Sources Diverge
The first article mentions the date as June 30, 2026, while the second article refers to the 31st as the date of the event, though both are likely referring to the same day.
Saturday, June 31st
Saturday, the 31st
The first article mentions the publication date as June 30, 2026, while the second article has a slightly different publication date, but both are likely reporting the same event.
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On Saturday, the 31st, weak rain is expected to fall mainly in the capital region, Gangwon Province, and Chungcheong area throughout the early morning. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecast on the 30th that weak rain will occur in areas excluding the northern part of the capital region and the inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, as well as the northern part of Chungcheongnam and the central and northern parts of Chungcheongbuk. The expected rainfall amounts are approximately 1mm for Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi, 1mm for the inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, and 1mm for the northern part of Chungcheongnam and the central and northern parts of Chungcheongbuk. Visibility will be short and roads may be slippery in areas with rain, so caution is needed to prevent accidents. From morning, light fog with visibility less than 200 meters is expected in the inland areas of Chungcheongnam, the central and northern parts of Chungcheongbuk, the inland areas of Jeollabuk, Jeollanam, and the central and northern parts of Gyeongbuk. In most other parts of the country, fog with visibility less than 1 kilometer is expected. In the early morning, strong winds with gusts up to 55 km/h (70 km/h in mountainous areas) are expected mainly in the mountainous areas and eastern coasts of Gangwon. The sky will be cloudy until early morning and gradually clear, but it will become cloudy again from the evening. The temperature will be similar to the average (morning minimum)
On Saturday, June 31st, light rain is expected to fall in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, Gangwon Province, and Chungcheong Province in the early morning. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecast on June 30th that light rain will occur in areas excluding the northern part of Gyeonggi Province, the inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon Province, and the northern part of Chungcheongnam Province and the central and northern parts of Chungcheongbuk Province. The expected rainfall amounts are as follows: ▲ Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi Province around 1mm, ▲ the inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon Province around 1mm, ▲ Sejong, the northern part of Chungcheongnam Province, and the central and northern parts of Chungcheongbuk Province around 1mm. In areas where rain is falling, visibility will be short and roads may be slippery, so caution is needed to prevent accidents. Visibility will be less than 200 meters with dense fog in the inland areas of Chungcheongnam Province, the central and northern parts of Chungcheongbuk Province, the inland areas of Jeollabuk Province, Jeollanam Province, and the central and northern parts of Gyeongsangbuk Province in the morning. Fog with visibility less than 1 kilometer will be present in most other parts of the country. In the early morning, strong winds with gusts up to around 55 km/h (70 km/h in mountainous areas) will be blowing in the mountainous areas and along the East Sea coast of Gangwon Province. The sky will be cloudy until the early morning and gradually clear up, but it will become cloudy again from the night. The temperature will be around the average (morning)