China's National Meteorological Center sounded the alarm Friday with a blue alert – the lowest in China’s four-tier warning system – as intense rainstorms prepare to drench over a dozen regions this weekend. 💦
From 2 p.m. Friday to 2 p.m. Saturday, parts of Guizhou, Hunan, Hubei, and nine other areas could see rainfall exceeding 70 millimeters per hour – that’s like a month’s worth of rain in some places falling in 60 minutes! ⏱️🌊
Authorities warn the downpours might bring:
⚡ Thunderstorms packing serious lightning
🌀 Gusts strong enough to flip umbrellas
🌨️ Surprise hail attacks (yes, ice from the sky!)
Residents in affected areas are advised to stay updated via weather apps and avoid mountain trails or flooded streets. 🚗💨 \"When the sky turns that weird green-gray color, it’s time to head indoors,\" says veteran meteorologist Zhang Wei.
