China News Service, August 18th. The Central Meteorological Observatory issued a typhoon yellow warning at 10 o'clock on August 18th. The tropical depression in the South China Sea has strengthened to the seventh typhoon this year (Higaos, English name: HIGOS; name source: United States; meaning: fig). It is expected that the "Hygos" center will move to the northwest at a speed of 20-25 kilometers per hour, and its intensity will continue to strengthen, gradually approaching the western coast of Guangdong Province, and will land on the coast of Taishan to Zhanjiang in the daytime on the 19th. .
At 8 o'clock in the morning, the center of "Hygoss" is located on the northeastern part of the South China Sea about 660 kilometers east of Wuchuan City, Guangdong Province, 20.3 degrees north latitude, 117.0 degrees east longitude, level 8 (18 m/s), 998 hPa, level 7 The radius of the wind circle is 150-200 kilometers.
It is expected that the "Hygos" center will move to the northwest at a speed of 20-25 kilometers per hour, and its intensity will continue to strengthen, gradually approaching the western coast of Guangdong Province, and will land on the coast of Taishan to Zhanjiang in the daytime on the 19th. (28-33 m/s, 10-12 level, severe tropical storm level or typhoon level). After landing, it moved westward and its intensity gradually weakened.
Gale forecast: From 14:00 on the 18th to 14:00 on the 19th, there will be 8-9 strong winds in the northern part of the South China Sea, the coast of Guangdong, and the Pearl River Estuary. Among them, the wind force in the coastal areas of southwestern Guangzhou and some coastal areas will be 10-11, "Hygauss" The nearby sea and area passing by the center can reach 12 winds and gusts 13-14.
Precipitation forecast: From 14:00 on the 18th to 14:00 on the 19th, there will be heavy to heavy rains in southern Guangdong, local heavy rains (100-180 mm).
Defense guide:
1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in typhoon prevention and emergency response in accordance with their duties.
2. Water operations in the relevant waters and passing ships shall return to the port for shelter from the wind, strengthen port facilities, and prevent ships from anchoring, grounding and collision.
3. Stop large-scale indoor and outdoor gatherings and high-altitude outdoor dangerous operations.
4. Reinforce or dismantle structures that are easily blown by the wind. People should not go out at will. They should stay in a wind-proof and safe place as much as possible to ensure that the elderly and children stay in the safest place at home, and those who are in dangerous houses are transferred in time. When the typhoon center passes by, the wind will decrease or stay still for a period of time. Remember that strong winds will suddenly blow, and you should continue to stay in a safe place to avoid the wind, and people from dangerous houses should be moved in time.
5. Relevant areas should pay attention to preventing mountain torrents and geological disasters that may be caused by heavy rainfall.