Hey there, weather enthusiasts! 🌦️ China is gearing up for a chilly adventure as meteorological authorities have just renewed blue alerts for cold waves and strong winds. 🥶 From Saturday to Thursday, grab your warmest sweaters because temperatures across most parts of the country are expected to drop by a frosty 6 to 10 degrees Celsius! ❄️
But that's not all! In some northern, northeastern, and northwestern regions, folks might experience a teeth-chattering temperature plunge of up to 16 degrees Celsius. Talk about a sudden freeze! 🧊
The National Meteorological Center also predicts powerful winds whipping through areas like the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Xizang Autonomous Region, and the provinces of Qinghai and Gansu, as well as the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Coastal areas won't be spared either, with gusty conditions expected over the Taiwan Strait, the sea area off the east of Taiwan, and parts of the South China Sea. Hold onto your hats! 🎩🌊
Meanwhile, Beijing residents should brace for a weather twist starting Sunday evening. 🌧️🌨️ The Beijing Meteorological Service warns of significant temperature drops accompanied by rain and snow. The western and northern parts of the city might see anything from sleet to snowflakes, while the urban areas will likely get soaked with rainfall. Umbrellas and snow boots at the ready! ☔️🧣
This wintry mix is expected to wrap up by Monday noon, but don't put away those coats just yet. Strong winds and freezing temperatures will stick around until Wednesday. Winter is definitely coming! 🌬️❄️
Just a heads up: China uses a four-tier, color-coded weather warning system. Blue means \"be prepared,\" followed by yellow, orange, and red as the severity increases. So, stay warm and stay safe! 🔵🟡🟠🔴
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
