South Korea forecasts sharp morning temperature drop and strong winds on October 14

South Korea is forecast to have a colder morning on October 14 as cold air moves south from the northwest after rain clears. Reports citing the Korea Meteorological Administration said morning temperatures would be about 5–10°C lower than the previous morning. Strong winds are expected to make conditions feel colder despite generally clear skies. [ 6 , 7 , 9 , 12 ]

Morning lows are forecast at 5–14°C in the nationwide outlook, with Seoul and Daejeon at 9°C, Incheon at 10°C, Chuncheon at 7°C and Busan at 14°C. Newsis reported daytime highs of 18–22°C, while an earlier Yonhap forecast gave 17–22°C. Day-to-night differences are expected to be around 15°C across much of the country. [ 6 , 9 , 15 ]

Gusts could reach about 55 km/h in many areas and 70 km/h in mountainous areas, prompting cautions over facilities and safety. From dawn, some waters off the west, south, Jeju and east coasts are expected to have winds of 30–55 km/h and waves of 1.5–4 metres. Marine weather alerts could be issued. [ 6 , 12 , 13 , 15 ]

Waves in some outer offshore waters of the central East Sea and northern part of the southern East Sea could reach 5 metres or more. Maeil Business also reported that swells could surge onto beaches or over rocks and breakwaters along the east coast, with low-lying coastal areas needing caution at high tide. [ 6 , 7 , 15 ]

Newsis forecast around 5 millimetres of rain in places on Ulleungdo and Dokdo, while Jeju would become clearer after a cloudy start. Cooler mornings are expected to continue on October 15, with lows of 4–12°C, according to Korea Economic Daily. That report also forecast ice in Gangwon's mountains and frost in some inland areas. [ 13 , 15 ]