Chongming

Shanghai - China

2026-07-19

Chongming Meteorological Station issued a blue rainstorm warning

Issue date: 2026-07-18T22:19+08:00

At 22:19 on July 18, 2026, Chongming District Meteorological Station issued a blue rainstorm warning [Level IV/General]: It is expected that by tomorrow morning, most villages and towns in the area will still have short-term heavy rainfall of more than 40mm an hour, and the yellow rainstorm warning signal will be updated to the blue rainstorm warning signal. Please pay attention to prevent urban and rural waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall.

Description

Rainfall will reach more than 50 mm within 12 hours, or it has reached more than 50 mm and the rainfall may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall make preparations for rainstorm prevention in accordance with their duties;

2. Schools and kindergartens take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of students and children;

3. Drivers should pay attention to road water and traffic jams to ensure safety;

4. Check the drainage systems of cities, farmlands, and fish ponds, and prepare for drainage.

Chongming District Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2026-07-18T22:19+08:00

At 22:19 on July 18, 2026, Chongming District Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning for strong winds [Level IV/General]: It is expected that there will be thunderstorms and strong winds of 7-9 levels in this area before tomorrow morning. The yellow warning signal for strong winds has been updated to a blue warning signal for strong winds. Please pay attention to preventing the adverse effects of strong winds on high-altitude operations, transportation, facility agriculture, etc.

Description

It may be affected by strong winds within 24 hours, with an average wind force of 6 or higher, or gusts of 7 or higher; or it has been affected by strong winds, with an average wind of 6-7, or 7-8 gusts and may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments should do a good job of preventing gale in accordance with their duties;

2. Close doors and windows, reinforce hoardings, scaffolds, billboards and other structures that are easily blown by the wind, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by high winds, and cover building materials;

3. Water operations in relevant waters and passing ships take active countermeasures, such as returning to the port to avoid wind or sailing in a detour, etc.;

4. Pedestrians should avoid riding bicycles as much as possible, and do not stay under billboards, temporary structures, etc. when the wind is blowing;

5. Relevant departments and units pay attention to the fire prevention of forests and grasslands.

Chongming District Meteorological Observatory issues yellow lightning warning

Issue date: 2026-07-18T10:38+08:00

At 10:38 am on July 18, 2026, Chongming District Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning for lightning [Level III/Severe]: It is expected that most towns and villages in this area will experience lightning activity within 24 hours, which may cause lightning disasters and accidents. Please pay attention to prevention.