1st Red Alert for Typhoon! How Will It Impact Shanghai?

1st Red Alert for Typhoon! How Will It Impact Shanghai?

The highly anticipated third typhoon of the year, "Gaemi," has been making headlines with its rapid intensification. At 10 AM today (July 24), the Central Meteorological Observatory issued the first red alert for a typhoon this year, signaling the imminent arrival of this powerful storm. 

As of early this morning, "Gaemi" was located about 270 kilometers southeast of Yilan County, Taiwan. By 8 AM, it had strengthened from a strong typhoon to a super typhoon, with its center drawing nearer to Taiwan's north-central coast. "Gaemi" is expected to make landfall in Taiwan tonight before crossing the island and heading towards the Fujian coast tomorrow afternoon or evening. It will continue its northward path inland, gradually weakening in intensity.

Impact on Shanghai

Typhoon "Gaemi" will make landfall far from Shanghai and move northward at a distance, leading to a greater impact from wind rather than rain in the city. The primary period of influence will be from July 25 to 27, characterized by intermittent showers. The maximum gusts are expected to reach 7 to 8 levels, with coastal and riverside areas experiencing winds of 9 to 10 levels.

The city's weather bureau has issued a yellow high-temperature warning, anticipating temperatures to exceed 35°C in areas such as Jiading, Baoshan, Qingpu, Minhang, and the central urban districts. Despite the incoming typhoon, the city's heatwave persists, urging residents to continue taking precautions against the sweltering heat.

Shanghai's Future Weather Forecast

• July 25 (Thursday): Cloudy to overcast with occasional showers or thunderstorms, temperatures ranging from 28 to 32°C.

• July 26 (Friday): Overcast to cloudy with occasional showers or thunderstorms, temperatures ranging from 27 to 31°C.

• July 27 (Saturday) Overcast to cloudy with occasional showers or thunderstorms, turning to cloudy to overcast with occasional showers or thunderstorms, temperatures ranging from 29 to 32°C.

• July 28 (Sunday): Partly cloudy, with localized short-term showers or thunderstorms in the afternoon, temperatures ranging from 29 to 35°C.

Broader Impact and Precautionary Measures

Beyond Shanghai, "Gaemi" will bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to other regions in southeastern China. From July 24 to 25, southeastern Zhejiang and eastern Fujian are forecasted to receive heavy to torrential rains, with some areas experiencing extreme downpours between 250 to 600 millimeters.

Coastal and maritime regions, including the Yellow Sea's southwestern part, most of the East China Sea, and the Taiwan Strait, will face severe winds ranging from 7 to 9 levels. Areas near the typhoon's path, particularly around the southern East China Sea, will see winds reaching 13 to 16 levels, with gusts exceeding 17 levels.

Authorities in various affected regions have initiated emergency responses. In Fujian, several tourist spots, including those in Pingtan, have been closed. Train services in Guangdong's eastern regions will be suspended, and large-scale evacuations have been conducted in island areas like Zhoushan in Zhejiang province, where over 15,000 tourists have been relocated. Similarly, the maritime sector in Taizhou has evacuated more than 1,300 passengers from island resorts.

Source: 新闻坊

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