Dry weather and relatively comfortable temperatures are expected to persist across much of South China's Guangdong Province over the coming days, with a noticeable difference between daytime highs and nighttime lows, according to the provincial meteorological service.
Across China, cold air is expected to remain active over the next week, with the main cold fronts forecast for October 27–28 and around October 31, the National Meteorological Center said. Temperatures across much of northern China are expected to be 1–2°C below average for this time of year.
The first cold front is forecast to bring strong winds and temperature drops of 4–6°C to parts of Inner Mongolia, North China, Northeast China, Gansu, Ningxia and Shaanxi, with some areas seeing drops of more than 8°C. The cold air is expected to have limited impact on Guangdong.
On October 27, skies will be cloudy along the southern coast and sunny to partly cloudy elsewhere. Lows will range from 17–21°C in northern Guangdong and the northern Pearl River Delta to 24–26°C along the southern coast. Highs will reach 32–34°C in western Guangdong and the central and southern Pearl River Delta, while other areas will see highs of 26–32°C.
On October 28, southern Guangdong will be mostly cloudy to overcast, with isolated light rain possible west of the Pearl River estuary. Elsewhere, skies will be partly cloudy to sunny. Lows will range from 17–21°C in the north to 24–27°C along the southern coast. Highs will reach 30–32°C in western Guangdong and the central and southern Pearl River Delta, and 27–30°C elsewhere.
On October 29, scattered light rain is forecast over the Leizhou Peninsula, while other areas will be sunny to partly cloudy. Lows will range from 16–21°C in northern and northeastern Guangdong and the northern Pearl River Delta, and 24–27°C near the Pearl River estuary and along the western Guangdong coast. Highs will reach 30–32°C in western Guangdong and the central and southern Pearl River Delta, and 27–30°C elsewhere.
In Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong, the forecast calls for cloudy skies, with temperatures of 20–32°C on October 27, 21–30°C on October 28 and 21–31°C on October 29.
The meteorological service has also warned of elevated wildfire risk due to dry conditions across much of Guangdong. Residents are advised to take precautions against forest fires and to exercise care when using open flames and electrical appliances.
Author | Liu Xiaodi
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