Typhoon Yagi, the 11th typhoon of this year, is expected to land along the east coastal areas of Hainan and the west coast of Guangdong from the night of September 5 to the day of September 6.
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The typhoon has moved into the eastern part of the South China Sea and is continuing to approach western Guangdong. As it gradually gains strength, the maximum wind force near its center will reach levels 15 to 17 (strong typhoon or super typhoon level), bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to Guangdong.
Between September 5 and 7, areas in the western part of Guangdong and the southern coast of the Pearl River Delta will experience heavy to torrential rain, with some regions facing extreme downpours. In anticipation of the storm, Guangdong activated a level-IV emergency wind prevention response on September 3. By noon on September 4, all fishing vessels west of the Pearl River estuary were ordered to return to harbors to take shelter from the storm.
(Photo: Nanfang Daily)
Detailed weather forecast in Guangdong
On September 5, western Guangdong and southern cities in the Pearl River Delta will see partly cloudy skies turning into moderate to strong thunderstorms, with localized heavy rain. The rest of the province will be partly cloudy, with scattered afternoon thunderstorms and localized heavy rain. Thunderstorms may be accompanied by short bursts of strong winds, reaching approximately force 8. Temperatures in northern Guangdong will range between 35 °C and 37 °C. Coastal cities in the central and eastern regions will experience winds of force 5 to 7.
From September 6 to 7, western Guangdong and the southern coastal cities of the Pearl River Delta will experience heavy to torrential rains, with some regions experiencing extreme downpours. Coastal cities will also face strong winds of force 6 to 8. The rest of the province will have cloudy to overcast skies with intermittent thunderstorms and localized heavy rainfall.
Additionally, in Guangzhou, southern districts, including Panyu and Nansha are expected to bear the brunt of the storm, with stronger winds and heavier rainfall.
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