20 Aug 2018 | 09:47 AM UTC

South Korea: Typhoon Soulik to hit the country August 22-24

Typhoon Soulik forecast to hit the country August 22-24; torrential rain and strong winds expected

TIMEFRAME expected from 8/20/2018, 12:00 AM until 8/20/2018, 11:59 PM (UTC). COUNTRY/REGION South Korea

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24 Aug 09:23 AM UTC —

South Korea: Typhoon Soulik exits the Korean peninsula August 24 /update 3

22 Aug 11:06 PM UTC —

South Korea: Typhoon Soulik prompts flight disruptions ahead of landfall Aug. 23 /update 2

22 Aug 08:01 AM UTC —

South Korea: Typhoon Soulik to hit western South Korea August 23 /update 1

Event

Weather officials expect Typhoon Soulik to affect the country between August 22 and August 24, beginning in the southwest and making its way up along the western coast. The storm could potentially cause severe damage due to heavy rainfall and powerful winds. The typhoon is to first pass over the southwestern coast - north-northeast of Mokpo (South Jeolla province) - on the morning of August 23; Jeju Island and the southern coast will also be affected.

Context

Soulik, the season's 19th typhoon, has been classified as strong medium-sized typhoon. Soulik may become the first to directly hit the country since Typhoon Sanba in 2012.

Advice

Individuals present in South Korea are advised to keep abreast of weather forecasts, anticipate flooding and associated transportation disruptions, and adhere to any instructions issued by local authorities.

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