Temperatures have been on a continuous rise over the past several days across Guangdong suggesting summer is coming, but heavy rains are on the way along with a temperature drop by 5℃-7℃ on the weekend.

(Photo: Xiao Xiong)

On March 25th, the weather is expected to be overcast with thunderstorms and torrential downpours in Shaoguan, Qingyuan, Heyuan, Zhaoqing, western areas of the Pearl River Delta region and northern areas of western Guangdong. Other cities and counties will also see generally overcast weather with a chance of thundery showers or heavy rain. There will also be light fog in the morning and evening across the province.

On the 26th and 27th, heavy rain will hit northern Guangdong, the Pearl River Delta region and western Guangdong, with storms to be expected in some areas. The weather will be overcast in eastern Guangdong with heavy rain and occasional storms. The storms will come with gale-force winds of Level 8-10, and severe convective weather such as hail and thunderstorms is expected in some areas.

(Photo: Xiao Xiong)

On the evening of the 27th, temperatures will gradually drop across the province as a result of a strong cold wave.

March 28th will see an end to the rain, but it will remain cloudy in the province. There will be a significant drop of 5℃-7℃ in the daily average temperature.

The Guangdong Meteorological Service advises residents to pay attention to traffic safety during periods of low visibility caused by damp and foggy weather.

(Photo: Xiao Xiong)

Seven-day forecast for Guangzhou

March 25th (Wednesday), cloudy with a chance of thundery showers, 22℃-28℃

March 26th (Thursday), cloudy with a chance of thundery showers, 22℃-28℃

March 27th (Friday), cloudy with violent thunder storms, 21℃-26℃

March 28th (Saturday), cloudy with heavy rain, 16℃-22℃

March 29th (Sunday), cloudy with chance of thundery showers, 17℃-23℃

March 30th (Monday), cloudy with chance of thundery showers, 19℃-24℃

March 31st (Tuesday), cloudy with moderate rain, 18℃-23℃

Authors: Monica Liu & Zoey Huang (intern)

Editor: Simon Haywood