China’s National Meteorological Center reissued a blue cold wave warning on November 8, notifying the public that a sharp temperature drop will sweep across vast swathes of the nation within the following two days.
Between 8 a.m. November 8 and 8 a.m. November 10, many regions including Northwest China, North China, Huanghuai, the Yangtze River basin, Southwest China and South China will see temperatures dip by 6 to 10 degrees Celsius.
An even steeper fall of 10–12°C is forecast for sections of Shaanxi, Henan, Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhui, Hubei, Hunan, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Guangxi, Guangdong, Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou. Certain spots may record temperature declines above 14°C.
By the morning of November 10, the cold spell will drive the 0°C freezing boundary further south, stretching from southern Shaanxi across southern North China to the southeastern Huanghuai area.
Gusty winds will accompany this drastic cool-down. A separate blue alert for strong winds covers northern and central parts of China, where sustained winds of 5 to 6 levels and 7–8-level gusts are likely. Coastal and offshore zones will face 7–8-level winds, and gusts may hit 9 to 11 levels locally.
Local residents are reminded to get ready for the abrupt cold snap, put on warmer clothes and fasten outdoor items vulnerable to wind damage. High-altitude and aquatic outdoor operations in impacted zones need to be halted. For numerous places nationwide, this cold wave will bring an abrupt shift into winter weather.
