Did you witness the sudden moment when daylight turned to darkness in Guangzhou on April 24? In just a blink, the sky outside went pitch black, followed immediately by thunder and heavy rain. The rain isn't over yet.
On April 25, rainbands will be concentrated in southern Guangdong, affecting cities such as Zhanjiang, Maoming, Jiangmen, Zhuhai, and Zhongshan. These rainbands are expected to shift eastward throughout the day, bringing thunderstorms to the eastern Pearl River Delta and eastern Guangdong.
Guangdong weather forecast
As of now, the province has issued 23 thunderstorm and high wind warning signals and 20 rainstorm alerts, with red rainstorm warning signals active in Yangjiang City and Taishan, a county-level city in Jiangmen City.
The combination of rainfall and a cold air front has caused temperatures to drop across much of Guangdong since April 24. Eastern cities in eastern Guangdong saw a temperature decrease of 3°C to 6°C compared to April 23. In areas like Yunfu, Qingyuan, Shaoguan, northern Heyuan, and the northern Pearl River Delta, temperatures dropped by 1°C to 3°C due to heavy rainfall.
According to the Guangdong Meteorological Observatory, the weather will be mostly cloudy across the province from April 26 to 27, with scattered (thunder) showers and localized heavy rainfall in some areas.
April 26
Most cities will be cloudy to overcast, with scattered showers.
Highest temperature: 29°C–31°C in western Guangdong, 25°C–26°C in northern Guangdong and the northern Pearl River Delta, and 26°C–28°C elsewhere.
April 27
Zhaoqing, Qingyuan, and Shaoguan will see cloudy skies turning to (thunder) showers with localized heavy rain. Other areas will remain mostly cloudy with scattered (thunder) showers.
Highest temperature: 34°C–36°C on the Leizhou Peninsula, 27°C–29°C in northern Guangdong and the northern Pearl River Delta, and 30°C–33°C elsewhere.
Guangzhou weather forecast by Guangzhou Observatory
Shenzhen weather forecast by the Meteorological Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality
Weather safety tips
1. Prepare for thunderstorms.
Frequent thunderstorm activity is expected to continue. In northern Guangdong, be alert for heavy rainfall and secondary hazards such as landslides, flash floods, and waterlogging in farmlands. In the Pearl River Delta, be cautious of urban flooding due to intense short-term rainfall.
2. Watch for severe convective weather.
Stay alert for thunderstorm winds, hail, and lightning, which may pose safety risks in localized areas.
3. Practice fire safety.
Some forest fire risk warnings remain active. Be mindful of fire safety when outdoors.
Author | Chen Longyan
Photo | Dong Tianjian / Nanfang Plus
Editor | Huang Qini, James, Shen He
