Heads up, fam! The NMC on the Chinese mainland just issued new blue alerts for rainstorms and strong winds. From 8 a.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday, several regions are in for some serious monsoon-like action 🌧️⛈️💨.
Here’s the lowdown:
- Heavy rains: Chongqing, Hubei, Henan, Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu, Hunan & Guizhou could see hourly downpours exceeding 50 mm (that’s over 2 inches!) with thunder and lightning.
- Strong winds: Parts of Xinjiang Uygur AR, Inner Mongolia AR, Qinghai, Liaoning, Shandong, Henan, Anhui, Jiangsu & Sichuan are under gusty conditions.
- Gale watches at sea: Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea, the Taiwan Strait, Bashi Channel & South China Sea.
Local authorities are on standby, urging everyone to secure loose items, avoid flood-prone spots, and stay updated via official channels. If you’re out on the water, make sure to head back to port ASAP! 🚤⚓
Why color-coded alerts? It’s a 4-tier system: red is the most severe, followed by orange, yellow, and blue (the lightest). A blue alert is a heads-up to stay alert and ready for changing weather.
Pro tip: Keep your phone charged, check local updates, and maybe postpone outdoor plans. Stay dry, stay safe, and ride out the storm like a boss! 💪🌂
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
