Yuexiu

Guangdong - China

2026-03-02

Guangzhou Meteorological Observatory issues orange warning for thunderstorms and strong winds

Issue date: 2026-03-02T14:55+08:00

At 14:55 on the 2nd, Guangzhou Meteorological Observatory issued an orange warning signal for thunderstorms and strong winds: Due to the strengthening and approaching of strong thunderstorm clouds in the west direction, it is expected that there will be strong thunderstorms in Yuexiu District and Tianhe District of Guangzhou in the next 2 hours, accompanied by gusts of 10 or above and strong lightning. Starting from 14:55 on the 2nd, the orange 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 14:55 on March 2nd.

Description

It may be affected by thunderstorms and gales within 2 hours, the average wind force can reach 10 or more, or gusts of 11 or more accompanied by strong lightning; or it has been affected by thunderstorms and gales, the average wind is 10-11, or gusts of 11-12 accompanied by strong lightning, and may continue.

Guidelines

1. Don't go out and make sure to stay in the safest place;

2. Relevant emergency response departments and rescue units are ready to initiate emergency response plans at any time;

3. Reinforce port facilities to prevent ships from anchoring and collision;

4. Properly keep the valuable electrical equipment that is vulnerable to lightning, and put it in a safe place after power failure;

5. 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;

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

7. Stop outdoor group activities and evacuate people immediately;

8. Outdoor workers at high altitudes, waters, etc. stop their operations, and personnel from dangerous areas evacuated;

9. Be prepared for wind and lightning protection;

10. Pay attention to the latest news of thunderstorms and gales reported by the relevant media and notices about wind protection. Students stay in a safe place;

11. Secure doors and windows, enclosures, scaffolds, temporary structures and other structures that are easily moved 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.

广州市气象台发布暴雨黄色预警

Issue date: 2026-03-02T13:22+08:00

广州市气象台02日13时22分发布暴雨黄色和雷雨大风黄色预警信号:目前肇庆、佛山方向有雷雨云团东移靠近我市，预计午后到傍晚广州市越秀区、天河区有中到强雷雨，累积雨量30-50毫米，并伴有8级左右阵风和雷电，从02日13时22分起，广州市越秀区、天河区暴雨黄色和雷雨大风黄色预警信号生效，后期有升级预警信号的可能性。请注意做好防御工作。广州市气象台03月02日13时22分发布。

Description

Rainfall will reach more than 50 mm within 6 hours, or it has reached more than 50 mm and the rainfall may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in preventing rainstorms in accordance with their duties;

2. The traffic management department shall adopt traffic control measures on heavy rainfall road sections according to road conditions, and implement traffic guidance on road sections with stagnant water;

3. Cut off dangerous outdoor power supplies in low-lying areas, suspend outdoor operations in open areas, and transfer people in dangerous areas and residents of dangerous houses to safe places to avoid rain;

4. Check the drainage system of cities, farmlands, and fish ponds, and take necessary drainage measures.