Unbeknownst to many, autumn has already arrived, yet Guangzhou remains steadfastly in the grip of summer. Despite the seasonal shift, the city has continued to experience warm temperatures, defying the typical cooling trends of autumn.
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In contrast to northern China, Guangdong has yet to feel the genuine chill of the cold front. Many residents are still wearing short sleeves and flip-flops. On Oct. 19th, Meizhou in Guangdong even recorded temperatures exceeding 35°C.
Guangzhou, too, experienced a pre-frontal warming effect as the cold front approached, with highest temperatures nearing the 35°C mark. Pre-frontal warming is a common meteorological phenomenon that occurs throughout the year. Before the arrival of a cold front, the region in front of the cold front is controlled by warm and moist air. As the cold front approaches, the initially dominant warm air mass is rapidly compressed into a narrow area, causing it to warm up. Additionally, the prevailing southern winds before the cold front's arrival intensify atmospheric warming, resulting in a temporary temperature rise in a particular area.
The Guangzhou Meteorological Observatory forecasts that Guangzhou will be mainly cloudy to sunny in the coming two days, with slight temperature fluctuations. The maximum temperature will be around 31°C, and the minimum will be around 23°C. Although the intensity of the weak cold front is not vigorous, another one is expected to arrive in the evening to the nighttime of October 22nd.
As cold fronts continue to queue up and move south, when will Guangzhou finally embrace autumn? According to the Guangzhou Weather Service, Guangzhou is still three weeks from its usual autumn season.
The meteorological department reminds residents that although rainfall will be light in the coming days, it is still advisable to carry an umbrella when going out. During the seasonal transition period, being caught in the rain can easily lead to colds.
Author | Alice
Editor | Nina, James
