As of 8:00 on the 10th, 274 townships across 47 counties and cities in western and northern Hubei experienced heavy rainfall, with 56 townships in 23 counties and cities, including Shiyan, Xiangyang, Shennongjia, Enshi, Yichang, Jingmen, Suizhou, and Xiaogan, reporting severe downpours. Other regions mainly had cloudy weather.
Before the widespread rainfall, high temperatures persisted across the province, with most areas reaching highs of 34°C–38°C. Nearly 70% of counties and cities recorded temperatures above 35°C. What will the weather be like in the coming days?
According to the Hubei Meteorological Observatory forecast, from 8:00 on August 11 to 8:00 on August 12, southwestern Hubei, the Jianghan Plain, and eastern northeastern Hubei will experience overcast conditions with heavy to torrential rain, locally severe downpours. Northwestern Hubei will be cloudy to overcast, while other regions will have light to moderate rain. Some areas may experience short-term heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds. Maximum temperatures will range from 28°C–33°C in northern northwestern Hubei and 24°C–28°C elsewhere, with lows of 21°C–25°C. Northerly winds of force 2–3, gusting to force 4, are expected.
From 8:00 on August 12 to 8:00 on August 13, eastern northwestern Hubei, southwestern Hubei, northern Jianghan Plain, and western northeastern Hubei will see heavy to torrential rain, locally severe downpours. Other areas will have scattered showers or thunderstorms. Some regions may experience short-term heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds. Maximum temperatures will range from 29°C–33°C in northwestern Hubei and 24°C–30°C elsewhere, with lows of 21°C–25°C. Northerly winds of force 2–3, gusting to force 4, are expected.
Over the next three days, heavy rainfall will continue in Hubei. The public is advised to stay updated on weather warnings and minimize outdoor activities during severe convective weather.
