Coastal winds refer to the breezes and winds that flow along coastlines, influenced by the differences in temperature and pressure between land and sea. These winds often arise due to the heating and cooling processes of land and water. During the day, the land heats up more rapidly than the ocean, causing the air above the land to rise and create a low-pressure area. Cooler air from over the sea then moves in to fill this void, resulting in a sea breeze. At night, the land cools down faster than the ocean, leading to offshores winds known as land breezes, where cooler air moves from the land toward the water. Coastal winds are significant in shaping local weather conditions, affecting temperatures, humidity, and precipitation patterns in coastal regions and can also influence marine navigation and coastal ecosystems.
The sea around Tsushima is experiencing intensified winds and swelling waves driven by a shifting atmospheric pressure gradient. Meteorological alerts emphasize the escalating wind speeds, which pose a potential threat…