China News Service, Beijing, May 31 (Chen Hang) At 7:25 on the 31st, the Beijing Meteorological Observatory issued a blue thunder warning signal.

The Meteorological Department reminded that the rain cloud cluster affects Beijing from west to east, and will have a certain impact on the morning peak travel. You need to bring rain gear and pay attention to rain and lightning protection.

  The Beijing Meteorological Observatory stated that it is expected that there will be thunderstorms in most parts of Beijing from now until 23:00; local short-term rain is relatively strong and may be accompanied by short-term strong winds. Please take precautions.

  Early on the morning of the 31st, thunderstorms and rainfall occurred in Beijing.

Many netizens said on social platforms: "I was woken up by this thunderstorm", "I was already thundered", "It's really scary"...

  According to the Meteorological Department, from this morning to daytime, Beijing will turn from cloudy to overcast with showers or thunderstorms, north to south with winds of magnitude 2, 3, and gusts of magnitude 5, with a maximum temperature of 25℃; at night, with overcast showers or thunderstorms and a minimum temperature of 16 ℃.

The picture shows Beijing issued a blue thunder warning.

A screenshot of the weather Beijing Weibo 

  Meteorological experts reminded that for three days from today, the rain in Beijing will frequently "check in". The public should bring rain gear when going out, pay attention to rain and thunder and lightning, and pay attention to the nowcast warning information in time.

In addition, the temperature in Beijing will be less than 20°C in the morning and evening hours, and the body will feel slightly cool. You need to add clothes appropriately to prevent catching cold.

  The Meteorological Department previously stated that this week, affected by the high-altitude cold vortex, there was a lot of convective weather in the early stage. Please pay attention to nowcasting and early warning information in time, strengthen prevention, and pay attention to travel safety.

Summer is a period of high incidence of severe convective weather. Once the weather station has issued a warning about severe convective weather, corresponding preventive measures should be taken in accordance with the requirements and must not be taken lightly.

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