"Land Typhoon" Hits: Shanghai Braces for Sudden Weather Shift with Strong Winds, Heavy Rain & Thunderstorms!
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Yesterday marked the arrival of the Grain Rain (谷雨) solar term—typically a sign of late spring warmth in Shanghai. It's the second most intense warming phase of the year, often accompanied by weather warnings for thunderstorms and strong gusts.
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But from today (April 21), the weather is flipping dramatically.
From midday, the skies will turn rainy, with showers getting heavier in the afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms and strong winds are also expected, so be prepared for a rough weather day.
Key impacts:
Peak rainfall: Afternoon through night
Localized rainfall: Moderate to heavy with potential lightning and downpours
Wind gusts: Up to 7–9 on the Beaufort scale during storms
Temperature dip: 15°C–23°C, cooler than yesterday
Adding to the complexity—dust storms from northern China are drifting southeast. As of 6 AM, areas like Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu, and Inner Mongolia reported high PM10 levels, with particulate-laden skies expanding into Shaanxi, Shanxi, Hebei, and beyond.
Naturally, Shanghai residents are asking: "Is mud rain returning?" After all, last week's gritty downpour still coats many a car.
What's causing it all?
Enter the Jianghuai Cyclone, dubbed a "land typhoon" (土台风). It's a potent mid-latitude cyclone that brews over the Yangtze-Huaihe River basin. With its rotating storm system, it's notorious for triggering heavy springtime rains across the region.
Looking ahead:
Luckily, rain subsides Tuesday night
Mid- to late-week: Mostly dry, partly cloudy
Daytime highs: 23–24°C, but expect a cooler Friday (13–20°C)
Source: 新闻坊
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