Yuexiu

Guangdong - China

2026-08-13

Guangzhou Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for thunderstorms and strong winds

Issue date: 2026-08-13T07:41+08:00

At 07:41 on the 13th, the Guangzhou Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for thunderstorms and strong winds: Currently, there are strong thunderstorm clouds affecting the urban area of Guangzhou. It is expected that there will be medium to strong thunderstorms in Yuexiu District and Tianhe District of Guangzhou in the next 2 hours, accompanied by gusts of wind above level 8 and strong lightning. Starting from 07:41 on the 13th, the yellow warning signal for thunderstorms and strong winds in Yuexiu District and Tianhe District of Guangzhou will take effect, and the possibility of upgrading the warning signal in the later stage is relatively small. Please pay attention to doing a good job of defense. The Guangzhou Meteorological Observatory announced at 07:41 on August 13th.

Description

It may be affected by thunderstorms and gales within 6 hours, the average wind force can reach 8 or more, or gusts of 9 or more accompanied by strong lightning; or it has been affected by thunderstorms and gales, the average wind has reached 8-9, or gusts of 9-10 accompanied by strong lightning, and may continue.

Guidelines

1. Keep valuable electrical equipment that is vulnerable to lightning strikes properly, and put them in a safe place after power failure;

2. Residents in dangerous areas and dangerous houses, as well as ships, should take shelter from the wind. Never take shelter from rain under trees, electric poles, or tower cranes, and turn off mobile phones when lightning occurs;

3. Cut off neon signs and dangerous outdoor power supplies;

4. Stop outdoor group activities and evacuate people immediately;

5. Outdoor workers at high altitudes, waters, etc. stop working, and personnel from dangerous areas are evacuated;

6. Be prepared for wind and lightning protection;

7. Pay attention to the latest news of thunderstorms and gales reported by the relevant media and relevant windbreak notices, and students stay in a safe place;

8. Secure doors and windows, enclosures, scaffolds, temporary structures and other structures that are easily blown by the wind. Personnel should leave the temporary structures as soon as possible, and properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by thunderstorms and gales.