As September arrives, China's weather diverges sharply from north to south. In the next few days, the southern region will experience extremely hot weather exceeding 37 °C, while the northern region will experience cooling as autumn approaches due to cold fronts and rainfall.
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From September 2 to 3, the heatwave eases in Huanghuai, Jianghuai, and eastern Jiangnan, but returns from September 4 to 5. High temperatures of 5-10 days are expected to occur in the Sichuan Basin, Jianghan, Jiangnan, and South China regions, among which Sichuan, Chongqing, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang may experience 40-43 °C.
New typhoons are on the horizon. 1-2 typhoons may form in the western North Pacific or South China Sea in early September, and one of them may affect the southeastern coast of China at the end of the month.
According to China Weather Network's Chief Meteorological Analyst Xin Xin, convection is highly active in the convergence zone east of the Philippines, with clouds already visible in counterclockwise rotation. Disturbance 92W is expected to intensify and potentially become Typhoon "Yagi" (locally named "Mojie") by September 2-3. Current European model forecasts suggest that "Yagi" will first make landfall in Taiwan before hitting Fujian, while American models predict a direct landfall in Zhejiang, bypassing Taiwan.
If the typhoon moves westward after making landfall, it could bring relief to the prolonged heatwave in the south, but its future path remains uncertain.
As schools open, Guangdong is facing the double test of rain and heat. It is expected that high pressure will dominate in the next few days, and temperatures will rise further. Residents are advised to take precautions against heatstroke, sunburn, and dehydration, and to avoid going out during peak heat hours.
Celestial spectacles set to grace the skies in September:
September 5: Mercury reaches its greatest western elongation.
September 5 evening: Venus and a slender crescent moon will engage in a breathtaking "star-moon fairy tale."
September 8: Saturn, the "Ringed Planet," will undergo an opposition, offering a spectacular celestial show.
September 17: the Mid-Autumn Festival, when this year's full moon will appear rounder on the 16th, marking the second "supermoon" of the year.
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