China Issues Triple Weather Warnings for Severe Convection, Floods, and Geological Disasters
China's Central Meteorological Observatory issued a blue alert for severe convective weather on September 25-26, warning of thunderstorms, hail, and winds up to force 11 across northern and eastern China. Concurrently, the Ministry of Natural Resources and China Meteorological Administration issued orange and yellow geological disaster warnings for parts of Hubei, Sichuan, Chongqing, Tibet, and Shaanxi, while the Ministry of Water Resources issued orange and yellow mountain flood warnings for southwestern Tibet and other regions. Authorities urged public preparedness and evacuations.
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China Issues Yellow Alert for Geological Disaster Risk in Four Regions
On September 28 at 18:00, China's Ministry of Natural Resources and the China Meteorological Administration jointly issued a yellow geological disaster meteorological risk warning. The warning is valid from 20:00 on September 28 to 20:00 on September 29. It indicates a relatively high risk of geological disasters in parts of northwestern Hubei, northern Chongqing, southern Tibet, and southeastern Shaanxi. The yellow alert is the second-highest level in China's four-tier warning system, urging local authorities and residents to take precautionary measures against potential landslides, mudslides, and other geological hazards triggered by rainfall.
Read sourceChina Issues Dual Weather Warnings as Strongest Cold Snap of Second Half Year Approaches
According to the Central Meteorological Observatory of China, a dual warning system has been activated for severe weather expected from 20:00 on September 27 to 20:00 on September 28. Heavy to torrential rain is forecast across central and eastern China, including Gansu, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Henan, Anhui, Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Zhejiang, with localized rainfall up to 90 mm. Short-term heavy rainfall with hourly intensity of 20-50 mm, locally exceeding 60 mm, is expected in parts of Shaanxi, Anhui, Jiangsu, Hubei, Zhejiang, Sichuan, Chongqing, Yunnan, and Hainan. The Ministry of Natural Resources and China Meteorological Administration jointly issued a yellow geological disaster risk warning for western Hubei, northern Chongqing, southwestern Tibet, and southeastern Shaanxi. The Ministry of Water Resources and China Meteorological Administration issued a yellow mountain flood warning for northwestern Hubei, northeastern Sichuan, northern Chongqing, and southern Shaanxi. The article warns that persistent rain from Huaxi to the Yangtze-Huai region through September 30 could lead to cumulative effects and disaster risks, with some areas in the northeastern Sichuan Basin potentially receiving over 200 mm of rainfall.
Read sourceCentral Meteorological Observatory: Heavy Rain in West China to Huang-Huai, Thunderstorms in North and East China, Snow on Tibetan Plateau
According to the Central Meteorological Observatory, heavy rain or downpours hit parts of Chongqing, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang on September 26. Over the next three days, persistent rainfall is forecast for the West China region extending to the Huang-Huai and Jiang-Huai areas. Northern and northeastern China will see moderate to heavy rain, with localized severe convective weather including thunderstorms, gales, and hail. The Central Meteorological Observatory issued a blue alert for severe convective weather, effective from 20:00 on September 26 to 20:00 on September 27, warning of 8-level or above thunderstorm winds and hail in central-eastern North China and northeastern Jiangnan, with local gusts exceeding 10 levels in central Hebei and western Tianjin. Short-duration heavy rainfall with hourly precipitation over 20 mm is expected, with local hourly amounts exceeding 50 mm and up to 60 mm. Additionally, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau will experience moderate to heavy rain or snow, with heavy to blizzard conditions at high altitudes, including extreme blizzards in some areas. Dense fog with visibility under 500 meters is forecast for parts of northern Shaanxi, southern Shanxi, central Hebei, southern Henan, southern Shandong, southern Heilongjiang, and central Jilin on the morning of September 27. The forecast warns of potential secondary disasters and impacts on transportation, tourism, and agriculture.
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China Issues Blue Alert for Severe Convective Weather; Thunderstorms, Hail Expected
China's National Meteorological Center issued a blue alert for severe convective weather at 10:00 on April 26, forecasting that from 14:00 on April 26 to 14:00 on April 27, parts of north-central China, southern Inner Mongolia, southwestern Jianghuai, and northeastern Jiangnan will experience gales of force 8 or above with thunderstorms or hail. Localized areas including southern Inner Mongolia, northern Shanxi, central Hebei, southern Beijing, southern Anhui, and north-central Zhejiang may see gales of force 10 or above, with maximum winds possibly exceeding force 11. Short-duration heavy rainfall with hourly precipitation exceeding 20 mm is expected in parts of north-central China, southwestern Jianghuai, and northeastern Jiangnan. Localized areas in central and northeastern Hebei, central and southern Tianjin, eastern Hubei, central and southern Anhui, southern Jiangsu, northern Jiangxi, north-central Zhejiang, and western and northern Shanghai may see hourly rainfall exceeding 50 mm, with a maximum of over 60 mm. Central Meteorological Observatory chief forecaster Chen Boyu stated that the main impact period is from the afternoon to night of April 26, characterized by mixed types and localized features. From April 26 to 30, a rain belt will linger from eastern Sichuan to Jiangsu, with cumulative rainfall of 30-60 mm generally, and 80-120 mm in parts of southern Shaanxi, northeastern Sichuan Basin, western Hubei, southern Anhui, and southern Jiangsu, locally exceeding 200 mm in the northeastern Sichuan Basin. From April 26 to 27, most of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau will see light to moderate rain (snow) or sleet, with moderate to heavy rain (snow) in parts of southern Shannan, Shigatse, and Ngari prefectures in Tibet, and heavy to blizzard conditions at high altitudes. Chen warned of high risks of flash floods in parts of southern Tibet, southeastern Shaanxi, northern Chongqing, and northeastern Sichuan from April 26 to the morning of April 27, with high geological disaster meteorological risk in parts of southern Tibet, and risks of rivers approaching warning levels in parts of southeastern Shaanxi, northern Chongqing, northeastern Sichuan, and eastern Liaoning. The public is advised to be alert to secondary disasters such as flash floods, mudslides, and landslides triggered by localized heavy or persistent rainfall.
Read sourceHohhot Issues Thunderstorm Yellow Warning; Severe Convection Expected Across Northern China
On September 26 at 9:15 AM, the Hohhot Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow thunderstorm warning, indicating possible lightning activity within 6 hours, accompanied by short-term heavy rainfall, thunder squalls, and other severe convective weather in Hohhot. The defense guide advises outdoor personnel to avoid high ground and trees, cease高空 and water operations, avoid contact with metal tools or items, stay away from doors and windows, and avoid using telephones or plug-in electrical appliances. According to Inner Mongolia Weather, moderate rain is expected today in southeastern Hohhot, southwestern Ulanqab, and southeastern Tongliao, with some areas experiencing short-term heavy rain, thunder squalls, and hail. The Central Meteorological Observatory issued a blue severe convective weather warning at 6:00 AM on September 26, forecasting that from 8:00 AM on September 26 to 8:00 AM on September 27, parts of southern Inner Mongolia, north-central North China, southern Jianghuai, and eastern Jiangnan will experience level 8 or above thunder squalls or hail, with some areas in southwestern Inner Mongolia, northern Shanxi, central and northeastern Hebei, southwestern Beijing, and northern Zhejiang facing level 10 or above thunder squalls. Short-term heavy rainfall with hourly precipitation exceeding 20 mm is expected in parts of north-central North China, southern Northeast China, southwestern East China, southern Jianghuai, and northern Jiangnan, with some areas in southwestern Anhui, southern Jiangsu, eastern Hubei, and northern Zhejiang seeing hourly precipitation exceeding 50 mm, up to over 60 mm. The public is advised to closely monitor the latest forecast and warning information and take precautions in advance.
Read sourceBlue Alert for Severe Convection: Thunderstorms with Winds Over 10 Levels in 5 Chinese Regions
The Central Meteorological Observatory of China issued a blue alert for severe convective weather, effective from 14:00 on September 26 to 14:00 on September 27. The warning covers parts of north-central China, southern Inner Mongolia, southwestern Jianghuai, and northeastern Jiangnan. Localized areas including southwestern Inner Mongolia, northern Shanxi, central Hebei, southern Beijing, and north-central Zhejiang may experience thunderstorm gales of level 10 or above, with maximum wind force potentially exceeding level 11. Short-duration heavy rainfall with hourly precipitation over 20 mm is expected in north-central China, southwestern Jianghuai, and northeastern Jiangnan. Localized areas in central and northeastern Hebei, central and southern Tianjin, central Anhui, eastern Hubei, northern Jiangxi, and north-central Zhejiang may see hourly rainfall exceeding 50 mm, with a maximum of over 60 mm. The main impact period is forecast for the afternoon to night of September 26. The alert includes defense guidelines for government agencies, outdoor workers, livestock, maritime operations, construction sites, and drainage systems to prepare for potential flooding, landslides, and mudslides.
Read sourceHohhot Issues Yellow Thunderstorm Alert; Severe Weather Expected Across Northern China
On September 26 at 9:15 AM, the Hohhot Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow thunderstorm warning, indicating possible lightning activity in Hohhot, with localized short-duration heavy rainfall, thunder squalls, and other severe convective weather. The advisory urges outdoor personnel to stay away from high ground and trees, avoid metal objects, and stay indoors away from windows and electrical appliances. According to Inner Mongolia Weather, moderate rain is expected today in southeastern Hohhot, southwestern Ulanqab, and southeastern Tongliao, with some areas experiencing short-duration heavy rain, thunder squalls, and hail. Additionally, the Central Meteorological Observatory issued a blue alert for severe convective weather at 6:00 AM on September 26, forecasting that from 8:00 AM on September 26 to 8:00 AM on September 27, parts of southern Inner Mongolia, north-central North China, southern Jianghuai, and eastern Jiangnan will see level 8 or above thunder squalls or hail, with some areas in southwestern Inner Mongolia, northern Shanxi, central and northeastern Hebei, southwestern Beijing, and northern Zhejiang experiencing level 10 or above thunder squalls. Short-duration heavy rainfall with hourly precipitation exceeding 20 mm is expected in parts of north-central North China, southern Northeast China, southwestern East China, southern Jianghuai, and northern Jiangnan, with some areas in southwestern Anhui, southern Jiangsu, eastern Hubei, and northern Zhejiang seeing hourly rainfall over 50 mm, up to 60 mm. The public is advised to closely monitor the latest forecasts and take precautions during holiday travel.
Read sourceChina's Central Meteorological Observatory Issues Blue Alert for Severe Convective Weather on September 26
On September 26, 2024, at 06:00, China's Central Meteorological Observatory issued a blue alert for severe convective weather, effective from 08:00 on September 26 to 08:00 on September 27. The forecast indicates that parts of southern Inner Mongolia, north-central North China, southern Jianghuai, and eastern Jiangnan will experience thunderstorm gales or hailstorms with winds of force 8 or above. Specifically, areas including southwestern Inner Mongolia, northern Shanxi, central and northeastern Hebei, southwestern Beijing, and northern Zhejiang may see winds of force 10 or above. Additionally, parts of north-central North China, southern Northeast China, eastern Southwest China, southern Jianghuai, and northern Jiangnan are expected to receive short-duration heavy rainfall with hourly precipitation exceeding 20 millimeters. In particular, areas such as southwestern Anhui, southern Jiangsu, eastern Hubei, and northern Zhejiang may experience hourly rainfall exceeding 50 millimeters, with a maximum of over 60 millimeters.
Read sourceChina Issues Triple Weather Warnings for Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Geological Disasters
On September 25, China's Central Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning for severe convective weather, effective from 20:00 on September 25 to 20:00 on September 26. The warning predicts level-8 or above thunderstorm winds or hail in parts of southern Inner Mongolia, north-central Hebei, southern Jiangsu and Anhui, and eastern Jiangnan, with localized level-10 or above winds in northern Shanxi, northeastern Hebei, northeastern Beijing, eastern Hubei, and north-central Zhejiang. Short-duration heavy rainfall with hourly precipitation exceeding 20 mm is expected in north-central Hebei, southern Northeast China, eastern Southwest China, eastern Jianghan, Jianghuai, and northern Jiangnan, with localized hourly amounts over 50 mm in southwestern Anhui, eastern Hubei, northern Jiangxi, and north-central Zhejiang, reaching up to 60 mm. Additionally, moderate to heavy rain is forecast for northern Chongqing, southeastern Shaanxi, north-central Hubei, southern Henan, north-central Anhui, south-central Jiangsu, southern Tibet, and parts of southern Northeast China, with heavy rain (50-90 mm) in southeastern Henan, central Anhui, and southern Tibet. Southern Tibet may see heavy to blizzard snow or sleet, locally extreme blizzard. Separately, the Ministry of Water Resources and China Meteorological Administration jointly issued a yellow flash flood warning on September 24, valid from 20:00 on September 24 to 20:00 on September 25, for northeastern Sichuan, northern Chongqing, central and southern Tibet, and southern Shaanxi, with higher risk in northeastern Sichuan and central/southern Tibet. The Ministry of Natural Resources and China Meteorological Administration also issued a yellow geological disaster risk warning for southern Tibet for the same period.
Read sourceChina issues severe weather warnings for thunderstorms, rainstorms, and geological hazards across multiple provinces
China's Central Meteorological Observatory issued a blue alert for severe convective weather at 6 p.m. on September 25, valid from 8 p.m. on September 25 to 8 p.m. on September 26. The alert warns of level-8 or above thunderstorm winds or hail in parts of southern Inner Mongolia, north-central North China, southern Jianghuai, and eastern Jiangnan. Localized areas in northern Shanxi, northeastern Hebei, northeastern Beijing, eastern Hubei, and north-central Zhejiang may experience level-10 or above thunderstorm winds. Short-duration heavy rainfall with hourly precipitation exceeding 20 mm is expected in parts of north-central North China, southern Northeast China, eastern Southwest China, eastern Jianghan, Jianghuai, and northern Jiangnan, with localized areas in southwestern Anhui, eastern Hubei, northern Jiangxi, and north-central Zhejiang seeing hourly rainfall over 50 mm, up to 60 mm or more. Additionally, moderate to heavy rain is forecast for parts of northern Chongqing, southeastern Shaanxi, north-central Hubei, southern Henan, north-central Anhui, south-central Jiangsu, southern Tibet, and southern Northeast China, with heavy rain (50-90 mm) in southeastern Henan, central Anhui, and southern Tibet. Southern Tibet may see heavy to severe snow or sleet, with localized blizzard conditions. The Ministry of Water Resources and China Meteorological Administration jointly issued a yellow flash flood warning on September 24, valid from 8 p.m. on September 24 to 8 p.m. on September 25, for parts of northeastern Sichuan, northern Chongqing, central and southern Tibet, and southern Shaanxi, with a higher risk in northeastern Sichuan and central/southern Tibet. The Ministry of Natural Resources and China Meteorological Administration also issued a yellow geological disaster risk warning for parts of southern Tibet during the same period.
Read sourceThree Warnings Issued: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Geological Disasters Expected Across Multiple Chinese Provinces
On September 25 at 18:00, China's Central Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning for severe convective weather, effective from 20:00 on September 25 to 20:00 on September 26. The warning predicts level-8 or above thunderstorm winds or hail in parts of southern Inner Mongolia, north-central North China, southern Jianghuai, and eastern Jiangnan, with localized level-10 or above winds in northern Shanxi, northeastern Hebei, northeastern Beijing, eastern Hubei, and north-central Zhejiang. Short-duration heavy rainfall with hourly precipitation exceeding 20 mm is expected in parts of north-central North China, southern Northeast China, western Southwest China, eastern Jianghan, Jianghuai, and northern Jiangnan, with localized hourly rainfall exceeding 50 mm in southwestern Anhui, eastern Hubei, northern Jiangxi, and north-central Zhejiang, potentially reaching over 60 mm. Moderate to heavy rain is forecast for parts of northern Chongqing, southeastern Shaanxi, north-central Hubei, southern Henan, north-central Anhui, south-central Jiangsu, southern Tibet, and southern Northeast China, with heavy rain (50-90 mm) in southeastern Henan, central Anhui, and southern Tibet. Southern Tibet may see heavy to blizzard-level snow or sleet, locally extreme blizzard. The Ministry of Natural Resources and China Meteorological Administration jointly issued an orange geological disaster risk warning for parts of northwestern Hubei, northeastern Sichuan, northern Chongqing, southwestern Tibet, and southern Shaanxi, with high risk in southwestern Tibet. The Ministry of Water Resources and China Meteorological Administration jointly issued an orange mountain flood warning for southwestern Tibet. Authorities urge public preparedness and evacuation from high-risk areas.
Read sourceChina issues multiple weather warnings for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and geological risks
According to a report from Sina Finance citing the Central Meteorological Observatory and other Chinese government agencies, multiple weather warnings have been issued for the period from 20:00 on September 25 to 20:00 on September 26. Heavy rain is forecast for parts of Henan, Anhui, and Tibet, with some areas expecting 50-90 mm of rainfall. A blue alert for severe convective weather warns of thunderstorms and gales exceeding level 10 in parts of Shanxi, Hebei, Beijing, Hubei, and Zhejiang. An orange geological disaster risk warning has been issued for parts of Hubei, Sichuan, Chongqing, Tibet, and Shaanxi, with Tibet's southwestern region at high risk. An orange mountain flood warning is also in effect for southwestern Tibet. Authorities urge the public to monitor warnings and evacuate from high-risk areas.
Read sourceChina Issues Triple Warnings for Storms, Floods, and Landslides Across Multiple Provinces
On September 25, China's Central Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning for severe convective weather, effective from 20:00 on September 25 to 20:00 on September 26. The warning predicts that parts of Inner Mongolia, central and northern North China, southern Jianghuai, and eastern Jiangnan will experience thunderstorms and gales of force 8 or above, with localized areas in northern Shanxi, northeastern Hebei, northeastern Beijing, eastern Hubei, and north-central Zhejiang facing winds of force 10 or above. Short-duration heavy rainfall with hourly precipitation exceeding 20 mm is expected in parts of central and northern North China, southern Northeast China, eastern Southwest China, eastern Jianghan, Jianghuai, and northern Jiangnan, with localized areas in southwestern Anhui, eastern Hubei, northern Jiangxi, and north-central Zhejiang seeing hourly rainfall over 50 mm, up to 60 mm. Additionally, moderate to heavy rain is forecast for northern Chongqing, southeastern Shaanxi, central and northern Hubei, southern Henan, central and northern Anhui, central and southern Jiangsu, southern Tibet, and southern Northeast China, with heavy rain (50–90 mm) in southeastern Henan, central Anhui, and southern Tibet. Southern Tibet may see heavy to blizzard conditions. Separately, the Ministry of Water Resources and China Meteorological Administration jointly issued a yellow warning for mountain flood disasters on September 24, covering parts of northeastern Sichuan, northern Chongqing, central and southern Tibet, and southern Shaanxi. The Ministry of Natural Resources and China Meteorological Administration also issued a yellow warning for geological disaster risks in southern Tibet on the same day.
Read sourceChina Issues Severe Weather Alerts: Thunderstorms, Hail, and Heavy Rain Expected Across Multiple Provinces
China's Central Meteorological Observatory issued a blue alert for severe convective weather effective from 8:00 PM on September 25 to 8:00 PM on September 26. The alert warns of level-8 or above thunderstorms and hail in parts of southern Inner Mongolia, north-central North China, southern Jianghuai, and eastern Jiangnan. Localized areas in northern Shanxi, northeastern Hebei, northeastern Beijing, eastern Hubei, and north-central Zhejiang may experience level-10 or above thunderstorms. Short-duration heavy rainfall with hourly precipitation exceeding 20 mm is expected in parts of north-central North China, southern Northeast China, western Southwest China, eastern Jianghan, Jianghuai, and northern Jiangnan, with localized areas in southwestern Anhui, eastern Hubei, northern Jiangxi, and north-central Zhejiang seeing hourly rainfall over 50 mm, up to 60 mm. Additionally, moderate to heavy rain is forecast for northern Chongqing, southeastern Shaanxi, north-central Hubei, southern Henan, north-central Anhui, south-central Jiangsu, and southern Tibet, with heavy rain (50-90 mm) in southeastern Henan, central Anhui, and southern Tibet. Southern Tibet may experience heavy to severe snow or sleet, locally extreme. The Ministry of Water Resources and China Meteorological Administration jointly issued a yellow flash flood warning for September 24-25, covering parts of northeastern Sichuan, northern Chongqing, central and southern Tibet, and southern Shaanxi. The Ministry of Natural Resources and China Meteorological Administration also issued a yellow geological disaster risk warning for southern Tibet.
Read sourceChina issues multiple weather warnings for severe storms, geological disasters, and mountain floods
On September 25 at 18:00, China's Central Meteorological Observatory issued a blue alert for severe convective weather, effective from 20:00 September 25 to 20:00 September 26. The alert warns of level-8 or above thunderstorm winds or hail in parts of southern Inner Mongolia, north-central Hebei, southern Jianghuai, and eastern Jiangnan, with localized level-10 or above winds in northern Shanxi, northeastern Hebei, northeastern Beijing, eastern Hubei, and north-central Zhejiang. Short-duration heavy rainfall with hourly precipitation exceeding 20 mm is expected in north-central Hebei, southern Northeast China, eastern Southwest China, eastern Jianghan, Jianghuai, and northern Jiangnan, with localized hourly rainfall exceeding 50 mm in southwestern Anhui, eastern Hubei, northern Jiangxi, and north-central Zhejiang, potentially reaching over 60 mm. Additionally, the Ministry of Natural Resources and China Meteorological Administration jointly issued an orange geological disaster risk warning for parts of northwestern Hubei, northeastern Sichuan, northern Chongqing, southwestern Tibet, and southern Shaanxi, with Tibet's southwestern region at high risk (orange). The Ministry of Water Resources and China Meteorological Administration also jointly issued an orange mountain flood warning for southwestern Tibet. The warnings include detailed defense guidelines for governments, the public, and outdoor workers.
Read sourceChina issues triple weather warnings for thunderstorms, mountain floods, and geological disasters
On September 25, China's Central Meteorological Observatory issued a blue alert for severe convective weather, effective from 20:00 on September 25 to 20:00 on September 26. The alert warns of level-8 or above thunderstorm winds or hail in parts of southern Inner Mongolia, north-central North China, southern Jianghuai, and eastern Jiangnan. Localized level-10 or above thunderstorm winds are expected in northern Shanxi, northeastern Hebei, northeastern Beijing, eastern Hubei, and north-central Zhejiang. Short-duration heavy rainfall with hourly precipitation exceeding 20 mm is forecast for parts of north-central North China, southern Northeast China, eastern Southwest China, eastern Jianghan, Jianghuai, and northern Jiangnan, with localized hourly amounts exceeding 50 mm in southwestern Anhui, eastern Hubei, northern Jiangxi, and north-central Zhejiang, potentially reaching over 60 mm. Additionally, moderate to heavy rain is expected in northern Chongqing, southeastern Shaanxi, north-central Hubei, southern Henan, north-central Anhui, south-central Jiangsu, southern Tibet, and southern Northeast China, with heavy rain (50–90 mm) in southeastern Henan, central Anhui, and southern Tibet. Southern Tibet may see heavy to blizzard-level snow or sleet, with localized extreme blizzards. The Ministry of Water Resources and China Meteorological Administration jointly issued a yellow mountain flood warning on September 24, covering parts of northeastern Sichuan, northern Chongqing, central and southern Tibet, and southern Shaanxi. The Ministry of Natural Resources and CMA also issued a yellow geological disaster warning for southern Tibet. Authorities urge real-time monitoring, flood prevention, and evacuation preparations.
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