On August 1-2, most cities and counties across Guangdong are expected to experience (thunder) showers, with some areas receiving heavier rainfall, according to the Guangdong Meteorological Observatory.
Localized short-term gusts of wind reaching force 7 to 9 may occur during thunderstorms. While the intense heat will gradually ease, persistently high humidity will maintain mugginess, causing discomfort.
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On August 2, moderate (thunder) showers are expected in central and southern parts of Guangdong, with localized (heavy) rainstorms. Other areas will be mostly cloudy with scattered (thunder) showers and isolated rainstorms. Maximum temperatures will reach 31–34°C across most parts of the province.
On August 3, most cities and counties in northern Guangdong and the Pearl River Delta are expected to experience heavy to torrential rainfall, with localized severe rainstorms. Other areas will see moderate to heavy rain, with isolated rainstorms. Maximum temperatures will reach 32–34°C in northern Shaoguan, northern Qingyuan, and most of western Guangdong, while other areas will see highs of 29–31°C.
August weather outlook for Guangzhou: Hot, rainy conditions with potential tropical cyclone threats
According to the Guangzhou Meteorological Observatory, frequent thunderstorms are expected over the next three days, accompanied by locally heavy rainfall. Strong convective weather, including short-term gusts of wind at force 7 to 9 and lightning, may occur during showers. Rainfall is expected to intensify starting August 2.
Of particular concern, 1 to 2 tropical cyclones may affect Guangzhou in the second half of August, and residents are advised to prepare early.
In terms of temperature, the city's average for August is expected to range from 28.8°C to 29.2°C, which is 0.1°C to 0.5°C above the climatological average. Three significant heat waves are anticipated to occur around August 8–9, August 15–16, and August 22–24.
Regarding rainfall, total monthly precipitation is projected to reach 290–330 mm, approximately 10% to 20% above the climatological average. Major rainfall events are expected during the following periods:
• August 3–6 (heavy to torrential rain, with localized exceptionally heavy rainfall)
• August 12–13 (moderate to heavy rain, with localized rainstorms)
• August 17–20 (heavy to torrential rain, with localized severe rainstorms)
• August 26–30 (heavy to torrential rain, with localized severe rainstorms).
Reporter | Chen Jinxia
Editor | Hu Nan, James, Shen He
Wu Fengxia (intern) also contributed to the story.
