Yantian

Guangdong - China

2026-05-15

Rainstorm orange warning issued by Shenzhen Meteorological Observatory

Issue date: 2026-05-15T13:22+08:00

[The yellow warning signal of rainstorm in Shenzhen districts has been upgraded to orange] In the past two hours, Bao an District (Shajing and Fuhai streets) has experienced heavy rainfall, and it is expected that 20-40mm precipitation will occur in the next two hours. The rainstorm orange warning signal will be issued by the Shenzhen Meteorological Observatory at 13:20 on May 15, 2026 in the above areas. The city will enter the state of rainstorm prevention. Please stay away from low-lying and waterlogging prone areas and other dangerous areas. The risk of mountain torrents in the above areas is high. Pay attention to the prevention of local waterlogging, mountain torrents, landslides, debris flows and other disasters that may be caused by rainstorm.

Description

Rainfall will reach more than 50 mm within 3 hours, or it has reached more than 50 mm and the rainfall may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in anti-storm emergency work in accordance with their duties;

2. Cut off the dangerous outdoor power supply and suspend outdoor operations;

3. Units in dangerous areas should suspend classes or business, and take special measures to protect the safety of students, infants and other workers who have arrived at school;

4. Do a good job of drainage of waterlogging in cities and farmland, and take precautions against possible disasters such as mountain floods, landslides, and mudslides.

Shenzhen Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for thunderstorms and strong winds

Issue date: 2026-05-15T13:04+08:00

[Yellow thunderstorm and gale warning signal in Shenzhen] At 13:00 on May 15, 2026, the Shenzhen Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow thunderstorm and gale warning signal in Bao an District, Guangming District, the Pearl River Estuary and Shenzhen Bay. It is estimated that the gust will be about level 8 within 1-2 hours, accompanied by strong lightning. Please implement various wind and lightning prevention measures.

Description

It may be affected by thunderstorms and gales within 6 hours, the average wind force can reach 8 or more, or gusts of 9 or more accompanied by strong lightning; or it has been affected by thunderstorms and gales, the average wind has reached 8-9, or gusts of 9-10 accompanied by strong lightning, and may continue.

Guidelines

1. Keep valuable electrical equipment that is vulnerable to lightning strikes properly, and put them in a safe place after power failure;

2. Residents in dangerous areas and dangerous houses, as well as ships, should take shelter from the wind. Never take shelter from rain under trees, electric poles, or tower cranes, and turn off mobile phones when lightning occurs;

3. Cut off neon signs and dangerous outdoor power supplies;

4. Stop outdoor group activities and evacuate people immediately;

5. Outdoor workers at high altitudes, waters, etc. stop working, and personnel from dangerous areas are evacuated;

6. Be prepared for wind and lightning protection;

7. Pay attention to the latest news of thunderstorms and gales reported by the relevant media and relevant windbreak notices, and students stay in a safe place;

8. Secure doors and windows, enclosures, scaffolds, temporary structures and other structures that are easily blown by the wind. Personnel should leave the temporary structures as soon as possible, and properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by thunderstorms and gales.

Shenzhen Meteorological Observatory issues yellow lightning warning

Issue date: 2026-05-15T11:25+08:00

The Shenzhen Meteorological Observatory issued a city wide lightning yellow warning signal at 11:25 am on May 15, 2026, and it is expected that the city will be affected by lightning within 2 hours. Citizens stay in a safe place.