According to a morning update from China's Central Meteorological Observatory, Typhoon Matmo, the 21st typhoon of this year, is expected to make landfall around noon today (Oct. 5) along the coasts between Wuchuan in Guangdong Province and Wenchang in Hainan Province.
Typhoon track probability forecast
The typhoon is forecast to land as a severe typhoon with wind speeds reaching 42-45 meters per second (Force 14). After making landfall, its intensity is projected to gradually weaken.
24-hour precipitation forecast map
The Central Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a Typhoon Red Warning and upgraded to an Orange Rainstorm Warning on October 5. Matmo has already intensified into a severe typhoon (Force 14, 42 m/s) and is moving west-northwest at a speed of 20-25 kilometers per hour, with potential for further strengthening before landfall.
Impact and Affected Areas
Under the influence of Matmo's outer rain bands, heavy rain was observed on October 4 in parts of the Pearl River Delta, Zhanjiang, Zhongshan and Jiangmen in Guangdong experienced localized torrential rain. Coastal areas of Guangdong and northeastern Hainan saw wind gusts of Force 7-9, with some coastal areas of central and western Guangdong experiencing gusts of Force 10-13.
24-hour strong wind forecast map
For October 5, forecasts predict heavy rain to torrential rain in southwestern Guangdong, with localized extremely torrential rain reaching 250-320 mm. Winds are expected to reach Force 9-11 with gusts of Force 12-13 in the Leizhou Peninsula and coastal areas of Guangdong. Some sea areas and regions could experience winds of Force 12-14, with gusts reaching Force 15-16.
Meteorological experts remind the public that Matmo is the fourth typhoon to make landfall in South China since September this year. Areas in western Guangdong, Hainan, and Guangxi, which were already affected by previous typhoons, are expected to face overlapping impacts from Matmo. Given the forecasted landfall intensity at the severe typhoon level, it is crucial for Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, and other affected regions to take all necessary defensive measures and remain highly vigilant.
Reporter | Huang Xinyi
Photo | China's Central Meteorological Observatory
Editor | Hu Nan, Shen He
