The Central Meteorological Observatory issued an orange typhoon warning at 06:00 on September 13:
This year's No. 12 typhoon "Meihua" moved into the southern part of the East China Sea in the early morning of today (13th), and intensified into a strong typhoon at 5:00. Its center is located on the sea about 490 kilometers east-south of Xiangshan County, Zhejiang Province. It is 25.5 degrees north latitude and 124.1 degrees east longitude. The maximum wind force near the center is 14 (42 m/s), the lowest pressure in the center is 955 hPa, the radius of the seventh wind circle is 220-260 kilometers, the tenth wind circle radius is 60 kilometers, The radius of the secondary wind circle is 30 kilometers.
It is expected that the "Plum Blossom" will move from the north to the northwest at a speed of 10-15 kilometers per hour, and the intensity will be strengthened. It will gradually approach the coast from Wenling to Zhoushan in Zhejiang Province. Landfall in coastal areas (typhoon level or strong typhoon level, 38-45 m/s, level 13-14); after the landing, "Plum Blossom" will continue to move to the northwest, and its intensity will gradually weaken.
Gale Forecast: From 8:00 on September 13 to 8:00 on September 14, the Bashi Strait, the northern Taiwan Strait, the ocean to the east of Taiwan, the southwestern waters of the Yellow Sea, most of the East China Sea and the waters near the Diaoyu Islands, the Yangtze River Estuary, Hangzhou Bay and northern Taiwan Island. There will be strong winds of magnitude 6-8 and gusts of magnitude 9-11 along the eastern coast, the coast of Zhejiang, the northern coast of Fujian, the coast of Shanghai, and the southeastern coast of Jiangsu. The wind force on the sea near the center of "Plum Blossom" is 12-14, and the gust can reach 15-16.
Precipitation forecast: From 8:00 on September 13 to 8:00 on September 14, there will be heavy to heavy rains in northern Taiwan Island, northern Zhejiang, Shanghai, and southeastern Jiangsu. Among them, there will be heavy rains in parts of northeastern Zhejiang and Shanghai (100 -140mm).
Defense Guide:
1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in typhoon prevention and emergency rescue according to their duties.
2. Water operations in relevant waters and passing ships should return to the port to take shelter from the wind, strengthen port facilities, and prevent ships from anchoring, grounding and collision.
3. Stop indoor and outdoor large gatherings and outdoor dangerous operations such as high altitudes.
4. Reinforce or dismantle structures that are easily blown by the wind. People should not go out at will. They should stay in a windproof and safe place as much as possible to ensure that the elderly and children stay in the safest place at home, and people in dilapidated buildings can be transferred in time.
When the typhoon center passes by, the wind will decrease or be static for a period of time. Remember that strong winds will blow suddenly. You should continue to stay in a safe place to avoid the wind, and people in dangerous houses should be transferred in time.
5. Relevant areas should pay attention to preventing flash floods and geological disasters that may be caused by heavy rainfall.