On October 27, the 20th typhoon of the year, “Tammy,” weakened to a strong tropical storm during the night of the 26th and was further downgraded to a tropical storm by 8 AM on the 27th. Its center was located in the central South China Sea, with maximum wind speeds recorded at 9 on the Beaufort scale (approximately 23 meters per second). By 11:50 AM on the 27th, a total of 12 typhoon warning signals were active in Guangdong province.
According to the Guangdong Meteorological Bureau, “Tammy” is expected to move southwest at a speed of about 20 kilometers per hour, with further weakening anticipated. From the 27th to the 30th, the Leizhou Peninsula could experience moderate to heavy rain, with localized downpours due to the influence of easterly winds. Most other areas in the province are expected to remain predominantly cloudy. As “Tammy” continues to move west and weaken, coastal wind speeds across the province are expected to decrease, but a weak cold front may lead to an increase in wind speeds again on the 28th and 29th.
The meteorological bureau noted that on the 26th, increased cloud cover led to a temperature drop of 1 to 4 degrees Celsius in the northwestern parts of Guangdong, the western Pearl River Delta, and some areas in western Guangdong compared to the 25th. From the night of the 26th into the morning of the 27th, the Leizhou Peninsula saw moderate to heavy rainfall, while other regions experienced primarily cloudy weather with scattered showers. During the day on the 26th, winds of force 6 to 9 were noted at sea, influenced by both Typhoon “Tammy” and the cold front. Meanwhile, the incoming 21st typhoon, “Connie,” is headed toward the eastern waters of Taiwan, gradually intensifying and potentially reaching strong typhoon or super typhoon status.
Meteorological experts advise that on the 27th, the winds will remain strong in the open waters of central and western Guangdong as well as the northern South China Sea and Beibu Gulf. Mariners are urged to navigate carefully and those involved in maritime operations or visiting coastal areas should prioritize safety.
