World · East Asia & Pacific · 8 hrs ago
Gale warning issued for waters south of Jeju
South of Jeju, a gale warning takes effect at 11 a.m.
on Nov.
10.
It covers the island’s outer southern waters.
Wind advisories remain in three areas: western Seogwipo, eastern Jeju City and western Jeju City.
A gale warning at sea is issued when winds of at least 14 metres per second last for three hours or more, or waves of at least three metres are expected.
The warning signals potentially hazardous wind and wave conditions for the affected waters.
The notice does not give a time when the warnings will end.
The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a gale warning for waters far south of Jeju, effective at 11 a.m. on Nov. 10.
The warning applies to the outer waters south of Jeju Island.
Three areas were under strong-wind warnings: western Seogwipo, eastern Jeju City and western Jeju City.
A marine gale warning is issued when winds of at least 14 metres per second persist for three hours or more, or waves of at least 3 metres are expected.
- Who
- The Korea Meteorological Administration issued the warning.
- What
- A gale warning was issued for the outer waters south of Jeju.
- When
- Effective at 11 a.m. on Nov. 10, 2026.
- Where
- The outer waters south of Jeju Island, South Korea.
- Why
- The warning criteria are winds of at least 14 metres per second lasting three hours or more, or waves of at least 3 metres expected.
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- Warning effective
- Nov. 10, 11 a.m.
- Warning area
- Outer waters south of Jeju Island
- Wind threshold
- At least 14 metres per second for 3 hours or more
- Wave threshold
- At least 3 metres
- Strong-wind warnings
- Western Seogwipo, eastern Jeju City and western Jeju City
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A marine gale warning is issued when winds of 14 m/s or more persist for at least 3 hours or waves of 3 m or higher are expected.