MediumSevere WeatherCS: 46 · v5

ColdWave Advisory — Goesan

South KoreaKorea Meteorological Administration (KMA)

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This page covers the record dated 21 October 2026. Browse recent observations in this area:

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Highest level recorded: Moderate.

Level in this notice: Moderate.

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ColdWave Advisory

(1) ColdWave Advisory Announcement : 2026-10-21T21:00:00+09:00 When any of the following is expected between October and April: ① Morning minimum temperature is predicted to drop by more than 10℃ than the previous day to below 3℃ and to lower by 3℃ compared to the climatological normal year ② Morning minimum temperature of -12℃ or less is expected for more than 2 days ③ Serious damage is expected due to rapid temperature drop.

This alert expired on 22 October 2026 at 01:00 UTC. It is kept here as a record.

It is one of only 2 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 21 October 2026.

What the source measured

Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) reported: (1) ColdWave Advisory Announcement : 2026-10-21T21:00:00+09:00 When any of the following is expected between October and April: ① Morning minimum temperature is predicted to drop by more than 10℃ than the previous day to below 3℃ and to lower by 3℃ compared to the climatological normal year ② Morning minimum temperature of -12℃ or less is expected for more than 2 days ③ Serious damage is expected due to rapid temperature drop.

Urban PEI: 1,384,624 within a heuristic 50 km radius; not unique people.

Nearby, since 21 October 2026

How we know

One source: Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.

Our own score for this event is 46 out of 100.

This is our versioned heuristic index, not source severity or a calibrated probability. Urban PEI does not count unique people.

Computed under scoring rules v5. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.

Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

Event data

TypeSevere Weather
SeverityMedium
Calamity Score (ours)46 / 100
Legacy data-support index0.64/1
Coordinates36.7698, 127.8295
Nearest cityKoesan (6 km)
Urban exposure index (PEI)1.4M within 50 km
Impact tiersignificant
Timestamp2026-10-21T12:00:00.000Z
Sourcehttps://www.weather.go.kr/w/repositary/xml/wrn/xml/KR.W2610120_202610211000_CWA_120_EN.xml
LicencePublic domain · Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) · Grouped by area and warning; CAP severity mapped; map location derived from alert geometry. Original warning text preserved.

Physical priority index · v5. Heuristic priority, not calibrated probability, predictive accuracy or damage. The legacy data-support index combines assigned source support and field availability. Urban PEI is distance-weighted and does not count unique people; zero does not establish that nobody is present. Model cards.

Source and revision timeline

Source: cap_kr_kma. Occurrence: 2026-10-21T12:00:00.000Z.

First archived: 2026-10-21T01:32:27.245Z. Material modification: not recorded.

Retained revisions are prospective; earlier versions may be unavailable. No revision entry does not prove that a record never changed.

Score breakdown

35
intensity
100
Urban PEI term
0
Scenario weight
18
Recorded reference / batch anomaly

Technical details

EventColdWave Advisory
AreaDescGoesan
Geocodes[]
Onset2026-10-21T21:00:00+09:00
Effective2026-10-21T10:00:00+09:00
Expires2026-10-22T10:00:00+09:00
TimeBasisonset
LocalDay20261021
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CapTimeZoneUTC+09:00
CapDayBasiscap-offset
CapSeverityModerate
DailyPeakCapSeverityModerate
CapUrgencyFuture
CapCertaintyObserved
UrgencyFuture
CertaintyObserved
HeadlineColdWave Advisory
Description(1) ColdWave Advisory Announcement : 2026-10-21T21:00:00+09:00 When any of the following is expected between October and April: ① Morning minimum temperature is predicted to drop by more than 10℃ than the previous day to below 3℃ and to lower by 3℃ compared to the climatological normal year ② Morning minimum temperature of -12℃ or less is expected for more than 2 days ③ Serious damage is expected due to rapid temperature drop.
SenderNameKMA

Safety information

What to do in a winter storm or extreme cold

Three things first, then what to do before, during and after. From FEMA’s Ready.gov and the US National Weather Service.

For this reportSevere Weather · Koesan

  1. Stay off the roads

    Travel only if you must. If you are stuck in a car, stay in it, run the engine a few minutes an hour with the exhaust clear of snow.

    Ready.gov
  2. Heat safely

    Never heat the house with an oven, a barbecue or a generator indoors: carbon monoxide kills without warning.

    Ready.gov
  3. Watch for frostbite and hypothermia

    Numb, white or greyish skin; shivering, confusion, slurred speech. Get warm and get help.

    Ready.gov

Before, during, after. Here it is “after”.

Before · When a storm or a cold wave is forecast

  • Supplies for several days

    Water, food, medicines, torches, batteries.

  • A kit in the car

    Blankets, water, snacks, jump leads; keep the tank full.

  • Carbon monoxide alarm

    Install and test one, with the smoke alarms.

Ready.gov (FEMA)

During · In the storm or the cold

  • Layers

    Several warm layers, hat and gloves; limit time outside.

  • Shovel slowly

    Hard effort in the cold strains the heart.

  • Generators outdoors

    At least six metres from windows and doors.

Ready.gov (FEMA)

After · When it passes

  • Warm frostbite gently

    With body heat or warm (not hot) water; do not rub.

  • Warm hypothermia from the core

    Chest, neck, head and groin first, in dry blankets.

  • Check on others

    Older people, children and pets.

Ready.gov (FEMA)

Questions people ask

How do I recognise hypothermia?

Shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech, drowsiness. Get the person warm and call for help. Source: Ready.gov (FEMA).

Can I use a gas oven to heat the house?

No. Ovens, barbecues and generators indoors produce carbon monoxide, which kills without warning. Source: Ready.gov (FEMA).

Should I stay in a car stuck in snow?

Yes: it is shelter, and people are found more easily with their car. Keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow. Source: Ready.gov (FEMA).

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