Severe Convective Weather Orange Alert! Parts of Guangxi and Guangdong will experience thunderstorm
The Central Meteorological Observatory continues to issue an orange warning for severe convective weather at 06:00 on April 30:
From 08:00 on April 30 to 08:00 on May 1, parts of southern Hunan, eastern and southern Jiangxi, eastern Zhejiang, northern and southwestern Fujian, eastern and southern Guangxi, and western and north-central Guangdong are expected to experience thunderstorms with winds exceeding force 8 or hail. Some areas in southern Jiangxi, southwestern Fujian, northeastern Guangxi, and northern Guangdong may see thunderstorm winds exceeding force 10, with maximum wind speeds exceeding force 12 and possible tornadoes. Some areas in southern Hunan, eastern and southern Jiangxi, central Zhejiang, Fujian, southeastern Yunnan, eastern and southern Guangxi, and Guangdong will experience short-duration heavy rainfall with hourly precipitation exceeding 20 mm. Locally in southeastern Jiangxi, southern Fujian, and northern Guangdong, maximum hourly rainfall may surpass 50 mm, with potential peaks exceeding 80 mm.
Defense Guide:
1. Government and relevant departments shall, according to their respective responsibilities, implement emergency preparedness measures against short-term heavy rainfall, lightning, and strong winds. Meteorological departments shall prepare for artificial hail suppression operations and conduct them as conditions permit.
2. Drivers should slow down when passing through flooded areas and proceed only after confirming safety. Traffic management authorities should implement traffic control measures and provide traffic guidance on roads affected by heavy rainfall and flooding based on road conditions.
3. Outdoor personnel should reduce or suspend outdoor work in open areas. Seek shelter in buildings with strong wind resistance and lightning protection measures, while closing doors and windows and staying away from hazardous power sources.
4. Airports, railways, highways, and water transportation authorities shall implement measures such as flight restrictions, speed limits, or temporary closures to ensure personnel and traffic safety. Water operations and vessels in relevant waters shall return to port for safety, and port facilities shall be reinforced.
5. Inspect drainage systems in urban areas, farmlands, and fish ponds, implement necessary flood control measures, and prepare defenses against mountain torrents, landslides, mudslides, and other disasters.