China is currently facing a dual-weather challenge as strong rainfall persists across the southern regions while severe winds impact the north. According to reports from the National Meteorological Center, recent days have already seen heavy rain in Sichuan, Guizhou and Guangxi, alongside strong winds in Inner Mongolia and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
Severe Rainfall Tracking Across Southern China
From April 27 to 29, a system of strong precipitation is expected to move from west to east, affecting the eastern Southwest, Jianghan, Jiangnan, and South China. This process may bring heavy to torrential rain, with some local areas potentially seeing rainfall between 100 and 140 millimeters.
Between April 27 and 28, the most intense rainfall is likely to target central Chongqing, eastern and southern Guizhou, north-central and western Hunan, southern and eastern Hubei, and various parts of Guangxi. Localized torrential rain is specifically anticipated in northern Hunan, northwestern Jiangxi, and northern and western Guangxi.
The weather system is also expected to bring severe convective activity, including short-term intense precipitation—with hourly rates between 20 to 50 millimeters and potentially exceeding 60 millimeters locally—as well as hail and thunderstorm winds.
Wind Warnings for Northern Provinces
While the south deals with rain, northern China is under a yellow wind warning. Between April 27 and 28, wind speeds of level 6 to 8 are expected in mid-western Inner Mongolia, northeastern Shanxi, northern and western Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, mid-western Liaoning, and eastern Shandong.
These conditions may include gusts of level 8 to 10, with some local gusts potentially reaching level 11 or above. Scattered showers or thunderstorms may occur on April 27 across southeastern Inner Mongolia, northern North China, eastern Northeast China, western Huanghuai, and Jianghuai.
Three-Day Weather Outlook
For April 27 to 28, rain or sleet is possible in northern Qinghai and Hexi Gansu. Coastal areas, including the Bohai Strait and northern Yellow Sea, may experience level 5 to 6 winds with level 7 gusts, while the eastern coast of the Shandong Peninsula could see thunderstorm winds of level 8 to 10.
From April 28 to 29, focus shifts toward western Jianghuai, most of Jiangnan, mid-western Chongqing, and much of South China. Torrential rain (100 to 120 millimeters) is possible in southern Anhui, mid-northern and southwestern Jiangxi, southern Hunan, eastern Guangxi, and mid-northern Guangdong.
By April 29 to 30, rain may continue in mid-southern Zhejiang, eastern Jiangxi, Fujian, eastern Guangdong, western Yunnan, and southeastern Tibet. Northwestern Fujian may experience torrential rain between 50 and 70 millimeters, while the East China Sea could see winds of level 6 to 8 with gusts up to level 9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which areas are at risk for the heaviest rainfall?
Between April 27 and 28, northern Hunan, northwestern Jiangxi, and northern and western Guangxi may see torrential rain ranging from 100 to 140 millimeters. Between April 28 and 29, southern Anhui, mid-northern and southwestern Jiangxi, southern Hunan, eastern Guangxi, and mid-northern Guangdong could see 100 to 120 millimeters.
What are the specific wind risks in Northern China?
Regions including Beijing, Tianjin, mid-western Inner Mongolia, and parts of Hebei, Shanxi, and Liaoning may experience winds of level 6 to 8, with gusts reaching level 8 to 10, and some local gusts potentially exceeding level 11.
What secondary impacts are officials concerned about?
There is significant concern regarding the adverse effects of strong precipitation and convective weather on transportation and agricultural production, as well as the demand for fire prevention in forests, grasslands, and urban/rural areas due to strong winds in the north.
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