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Wind advisories issued for 14 areas in South Jeolla
South Korea’s weather agency issued wind advisories for 14 areas in South Jeolla from 9 a.m.
on October 27.
The affected areas include Yeosu, Mokpo, Wando, Jindo and parts of several counties.
The advisories mean winds are forecast to reach 14 metres per second, or gusts to exceed 20 metres per second.
Winds may be strong enough to shake roadside trees and make umbrellas difficult to use.
Some nearby islands, including Yeoseo Island, Nakwol-myeon, Heuksan Island and Hongdo, were already under wind advisories.
The notice gives no end time for the advisories or further information about what happens next.
The Korea Meteorological Administration issued wind advisories for 14 areas in South Jeolla from 9 a.m. on October 27.
The listed areas include Yeosu, Mokpo, Yeongam, Hampyeong, Jindo and parts of several counties.
The advisory applies when winds are forecast to reach 14 metres per second or gusts to exceed 20 metres per second.
The article says winds at that level can shake roadside trees and make it difficult to use an umbrella.
Separate advisories were also reported for Wando Yeoseo, Yeonggwang Nakwol, Heuksan and Hongdo.
- Who
- The Korea Meteorological Administration.
- What
- It issued wind advisories for 14 areas in South Jeolla.
- When
- From 9 a.m. on October 27, 2026.
- Where
- South Jeolla, South Korea.
- Why
- Forecast winds were expected to reach 14 metres per second or gusts to exceed 20 metres per second.
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- Advisory start
- 9 a.m. on October 27, 2026
- Areas covered
- 14 areas in South Jeolla
- Wind speed threshold
- 14 metres per second
- Gust threshold
- More than 20 metres per second
- Other locations named
- Wando Yeoseo, Yeonggwang Nakwol, Heuksan and Hongdo