Brace yourselves, guys! Typhoon Matmo, the year’s 21st typhoon, has leveled up into a severe storm and is charging toward the southern coast of the Chinese mainland. Early Sunday morning, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) slapped a red alert—the highest level in its four-tier system—on the map at 6 a.m. 🌪️
Speeding northwest at 20–25 km/h, Matmo is set to make landfall around midday between Wuchuan in Guangdong Province and Wenchang in Hainan Province. It’s packing max winds at Category 14 (42–45 m/s), so expect fierce gusts and fat waves. Good news? The storm should gradually lose its punch after hitting land. 🌊
Guangdong authorities aren’t taking any chances. They cranked the emergency typhoon response to Level I—the top alert—at 8 a.m. on Sunday. People along the coast are hunkering down, securing boats, and moving to safety zones. 🚤⚓
For everyone watching this drama unfold: keep your phones charged, follow local updates, and if you’re in the path, stick to official safety advice. Matmo is no joke, but with a little prep, you can stay one step ahead of the storm. 💪
Stay safe, stay informed, and we’ll keep you posted on Matmo’s next moves! 📲
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Typhoon Matmo set to hit southern China with fierce winds, high waves
cgtn.com
