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Typhoon No. 8 Bobby is heading north with a strong wind of a record high. A strong rain and wind began to blow in the southwestern coast of Jeollanam-do, so let’s connect a KBC reporter out in Mokpo Port.

Reporter Minji Shin, please tell us the current situation.

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Yes, I am at Mokpo Port International Passenger Terminal.

A little bit ago, heavy rain started pouring out at 8 o'clock, but now it's hard for me to stand properly because of the strong wind.

Strong waves began to sway in the sea.

Typhoon Barbie No. 8 is currently heading north at a speed of 15 km/h from the sea around 240 km southwest of Seogwipo.

The intensity of typhoons is very strong, and it is expected to develop more than dawn, causing widespread damage to the Gwangju and Jeonnam areas.

Typhoon Barbie is expected to approach the sea 160km southwest of Mokpo around 6 pm this evening.

Currently, typhoon warnings are in effect in Jeju Island and Geomundo and Chodo in Jeollanam-do, and in the west and south seas, and in the southwest coasts of Heuksan-do, Hongdo, Jeollanam-do, Mokpo, and Yeosu.

As the typhoon moves north along the west coast, a very strong rain and wind will be concentrated in Gwangju and Jeonnam, which are in the dangerous circle to the right of the typhoon.

A maximum instantaneous wind speed of 43m per second and a maximum of 300mm of rain will be poured in Gwangju and Jeonnam until tomorrow. In particular, in Gwangju and Jeonnam, special attention is needed to prevent further damage as damage due to the recent heavy rain has not been completed. .

From this evening to tomorrow dawn, the most dangerous moment will be.