According to China Weather Network, the impact of Typhoon “Tammei” (No. 20 this year) combined with cold air is expected to bring persistent strong winds to the southern seas of China in the coming days. Particularly on October 25 and 26, regions such as Zhejiang, Fujian, Taiwan, and Hainan may experience heavy rain. Meanwhile, many areas in central and eastern China will continue to warm up today, though a new wave of weak cold air is anticipated, leading to fluctuations in temperatures over the next few days.
As Typhoon “Tammei” approaches, the wind and rain across the country are intensifying. Monitoring data from 8 AM yesterday to 6 AM today revealed gusts reaching 8 to 10 on the Beaufort scale in the western and southern parts of Taiwan, along the coastal regions of Fujian and Zhejiang, and central Guangdong, with localized readings even higher. Heavy to torrential rain was reported in eastern and northern Taiwan.
Looking ahead, Typhoon “Tammei” is expected to continue moving westward with gradually increasing intensity, potentially strengthening to a severe tropical storm or typhoon level. The interaction between this typhoon and the cold air will result in continuous strong winds across the southern seas, with heavy downpours affecting areas in Zhejiang and Fujian.
In detail, mountain regions in Altay, Xinjiang, southern areas of southern Xinjiang, central Inner Mongolia, northeastern Tibet, as well as parts of eastern and southern Qinghai, and the Qilian Mountains in Gansu may see light to moderate snow or mixed rain and snow today. Central Inner Mongolia, southeastern Qinghai, and some areas in southwestern Sichuan and southeastern Jiangsu may experience heavier snow. Meanwhile, many locations including southeastern Jiangsu, most of Shanghai, eastern Zhejiang, southern Sichuan, southwestern Guangdong, Hainan, and most of Taiwan will have moderate to heavy rain, with regions in coastal Zhejiang and northeastern Fujian potentially facing torrential downpours.
Tomorrow, light to moderate snow or rain and snow mixtures are expected in parts of central and eastern Inner Mongolia, eastern Heilongjiang, northeastern Tibet, and northern regions of the western Sichuan plateau, along with heavy snow in certain areas. In contrast, areas like southern Jiangsu, southeastern Anhui, most of Shanghai, and eastern Zhejiang will see moderate to heavy rain, with coastal regions in Jiangsu and Guangdong likely facing torrential downpours.
For the following day, light snow or rain and snow mixtures are expected in northeastern Heilongjiang and some regions in Altay. Meanwhile, western Zhejiang, central southern Guangxi, southern Guangdong, Hainan, and eastern Taiwan will likely experience moderate to heavy rain, with the central and eastern parts of Hainan and the Leizhou Peninsula facing potential torrential rain.
Meteorological experts urge caution as Typhoon “Tammei” approaches, compounded by the influence of cold air. Coastal areas of East China and regions including Taiwan and Hainan should prepare for ongoing heavy wind and rain. As “Tammei” moves forward, its guiding airflow may weaken, affecting its future path, so continued monitoring is essential.
In central and eastern regions, the increased warmth is being felt, but a new surge of cold air is on the horizon. Following the recent drop in temperatures across southern regions, cities like Hefei, Changsha, Hangzhou, Nanchang, Guangzhou, and Nanning saw their lowest temperatures since autumn began. However, the daytime will bring a rise in temperature due to sunlight.
Today, many areas in central and eastern China will continue to warm up, and after that, temperatures will return to above-average levels for this time of year. For instance, the maximum temperatures in much of Liaoning are expected to reach around 20°C, marking an increase of approximately 10°C compared to two days ago, demonstrating significant temperature fluctuations.
Simultaneously, another wave of cold air is set to arrive. According to the Central Meteorological Observatory, from today until the 28th, weak cold air will lead to temperature drops of 3°C to 6°C in parts of Northwestern and Northern China, as well as Inner Mongolia and Northeast China, with certain areas in northeastern Inner Mongolia experiencing drops exceeding 8°C. This cold front will also bring rain and snow to these regions.
As cold air activity remains frequent in the north, temperature swings are expected. The public is advised to stay informed about forecasts and warnings, adjusting their clothing according to temperature changes to avoid catching colds.
