Jeju forecast mostly clear Tuesday, with strong winds and high seas warned
In short
Jeju is expected to be mostly clear on Tuesday, October 6, under high pressure, with strong winds and high seas. The Korea Meteorological Administration warned that winds could reach about 15 meters per second, or 20 m/s in mountainous areas, and waves off Jeju could rise to 1–3.5 meters. Morning temperatures were forecast to be lower than the previous day because of cold northwest air, with stronger wind chill.
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Jeju was forecast to be mostly clear on Tuesday, October 6, under high pressure, according to Newsis and Yonhap. Newsis headlined the forecast with a caution about strong winds. Yonhap reported that the Korea Meteorological Administration advised caution because strong winds and very high seas were expected. [ 1 , 2 ]
Citing the Korea Meteorological Administration, Yonhap said winds could blow at around 15 meters per second, or 20 m/s in mountainous areas, and waves off Jeju could rise to 1–3.5 meters. The agency also said morning temperatures would be lower than on October 5 as cold northwest air moved in, with stronger wind chill, and advised attention to facility management, accidents and health amid the temperature changes. [ 2 ]
Why it matters
The forecast affects residents, travelers and marine activity around Jeju, where strong winds and high waves could pose safety risks. The temperature drop and wind chill also raise health and facility-management concerns for the day.
Key facts
- Jeju was forecast to be mostly clear on Tuesday, October 6, under high pressure. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Forecasters advised caution because of strong winds. [ 1 , 2 ]
- The Korea Meteorological Administration said winds could blow at around 15 meters per second, or 20 m/s in mountainous areas. [ 2 ]
- Waves off Jeju were expected to be 1 to 3.5 meters high. [ 2 ]
- Morning temperatures were expected to be lower than on October 5 due to incoming cold northwest air. [ 2 ]
- The weather agency advised attention to facility management, accidents and health due to temperature changes. [ 2 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- The exact locations and times of the strongest wind gusts were not specified in the documents. The reports give general wind-speed ranges but no specific timing or locations for peaks.
- The documents do not say how long the strong wind and high wave conditions will last. No duration or end time is given for the weather warnings.