Four questions about the typhoon "Plum Blossom": Where will the 12 provinces and cities receive the strongest wind and rain?

　　China Weather Network News This year's No. 12 typhoon "Meihua" is currently approaching the east coast of my country at an accelerated pace, and will make landfall in the coastal areas from Wenling to Zhoushan in Zhejiang from the afternoon to the night tomorrow (September 14).

When is the core period of the "Plum Blossom" impact on my country's wind and rain?

Which places will experience the strongest typhoon rain?

How widespread is the storm?

China Weather Network will answer them one by one for you.

1. Small size has a big impact!

What are the characteristics of typhoon "Plum Blossom"?

　　This year's No. 12 typhoon "Meihua" was formed on the surface of the Northwest Pacific Ocean on September 8. It moved into the southern part of the East China Sea early this morning and intensified into a strong typhoon at 5:00 a.m. It will arrive in Wenling, Zhejiang from afternoon to night tomorrow. The coastal area of ​​Zhoushan made landfall, and the intensity is expected to be typhoon-level or strong typhoon-level at the time of landing. The Central Meteorological Observatory has upgraded the typhoon warning to orange warning this morning, second only to the highest red warning.

　　It can be seen from the satellite cloud map that although "Plum Blossom" is not large in size, the typhoon eye is clear, the structural symmetry is relatively good, and the cloud system is tight and thick.

According to Wang Weiyue, a meteorological analyst at China Weather Network, the typhoon "Plum Blossom" is very strong. It has the characteristics of long wind and rain influence time, large influence range, and high tide level superimposed with the astronomical spring tide. It is an autumn typhoon that cannot be underestimated.

　　Typhoon "Meihua" satellite cloud image (Source: National Satellite Meteorological Center)

2. The core influence period is approaching!

Which places will experience the strongest typhoon rain?

　　At present, the impact of "Plum Blossom" on my country's wind and rain is gradually unfolding.

From yesterday to this morning, due to the combination of the typhoon itself, the trough on the north side of the typhoon, and the combination of cold air, significant rainfall has already occurred in northern Taiwan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, and short-term heavy rainfall has occurred in Dongshan, Zhangjiagang, Zhejiang and Dachen, Zhejiang.

　　As the "Plum Blossom" moves north, the rainfall in northern Taiwan will gradually weaken in the next few days, and the

, Zhejiang and Shanghai will enter the core period of typhoon influence with the strongest wind and rain today and tomorrow.

　　Tomorrow will be the day with the widest range of heavy rainfall and the strongest winds brought by the typhoon.

Among them, heavy rain and heavy rain will be concentrated in southern Jiangsu, southeastern Anhui, central and northern Zhejiang, Shanghai and other places.

Along with the heavy rain, the onshore gusts in this area will reach magnitude 8 to 10, and the eastern coast of Zhejiang and other local areas will reach magnitude 11; offshore winds will be stronger, and there will be strong winds of magnitude 9-11 in some areas of the East China Sea, with gusts of magnitude 12 to 14," Meihua said. "The winds on the sea near the center passing through are of magnitude 12 to 14, with gusts of magnitude 15 to 16.

3. After landing, go deep inland!

How big is the "Plum Blossom" storm?

　　The impact of wind and rain brought by typhoon "Plum Blossom" goes far beyond Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai.

At present, "Plum Blossom" is a strong typhoon, and the intensity will increase when it is close to land, and may penetrate deep into the inland. Affected by the combination of the typhoon's northern trough and cold air, the wind and rain will spread to Taiwan, Fujian, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Shanghai, In 12 provinces and cities including Anhui, Jiangsu, Shandong, Hebei, Henan (locally in the east), Liaoning, and Jilin, it is not even possible to rule out the possibility that the rainfall in the northern part of Jiangsu and Shandong is stronger than that near the landing point.

　　On the 14th, in addition to the strong wind and rain brought by the typhoon itself when it landed, eastern Shandong and other places will also experience heavy to heavy rains affected by the typhoon's downturn.

　　On the 15th, the area of ​​heavy rainfall will shift northward to Jiangsu, eastern Anhui, eastern Shandong, and southern Liaoning, especially in the southern part of the Liaodong Peninsula. There may be heavy rains.

The path of "Plum Blossom" after landing is still uncertain, and it may stagnate or circle near the junction of Jiangsu, Anhui, and Henan. It is necessary to be alert to the impact of continuous heavy rainfall.

Fourth, affect the upgrade!

What harm will the superposition of "Plum Blossoms" and astronomical tides cause?

　　The core impact period of "Plum Blossom" is after the Mid-Autumn Festival, which coincides with the astronomical spring tide period around August 18 (13) of the lunar calendar, and there will be an obvious typhoon surge impact process along the coast.

　　Wang Weiyue said that the easterly wind prevails on the north side of the typhoon center, which will continuously roll the sea water to the land.

At present, the landing site of the typhoon is expected to be along the coast from Wenling to Zhoushan in Zhejiang Province. The Hangzhou Bay area is just in the area affected by the easterly wind. In addition, its bell-shaped terrain makes it easy for seawater to accumulate in this area and superimpose factors such as astronomical tides. As a result, the water level in this area has risen, which is not conducive to urban drainage work after continuous rainfall. It is necessary to make preparations to prevent urban flooding in advance.

　　In response to the typhoon "Plum Blossom", all offshore fishing boats in Zhejiang Province have returned to the port before 12 noon on the 13th to take shelter from the wind. Before 18:00 on the 12th, all recreational fishing boats have been closed, and all marine aquaculture personnel have been evacuated ashore.

In addition, on the 14th, Ningbo, Zhoushan, Taizhou and other places in Zhejiang Province were suspended for one day.

　　China Weather Network reminds that the public in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, Shandong and other places should pay attention to early warning and forecast information in a timely manner. When a typhoon comes, it is best not to go out. If you are outside, don't take shelter near temporary buildings, billboards, iron towers, big trees, etc. Take shelter from the rain and move indoors as soon as possible.

　　At present, my country is still in the active typhoon season. In addition to "Plum Blossom", there is also the No. 13 typhoon "Miao Bai" active at sea, which will have no impact on my country in the future.

In addition, there are tropical disturbances in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, and typhoon No. 14 "Nanmadu" may be generated in the future, so we need to pay attention.