Heavy showers are expected over the next couple of days, with rainfall in the Pearl River Estuary projected to reach 50 millimetres in a single day, Macau’s observatory warned in a statement yesterday.
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) forecast that the weather in Macau will significantly change over the next couple of days. A trough of low-pressure is expected to gradually approach the Guangdong coast today, with frequent showers forecast to affect Macau between tomorrow and early Saturday, including heavy showers at times, accompanied by thunderstorms. According to the latest forecast, various models indicate that the daily cumulative rainfall in the Pearl River Estuary area may reach 50 millimetres or more, the statement underlined.
The observatory also said that on Saturday, a shift to an easterly airflow will lead to a gradual decrease in showers during the day. Winds will be stronger on Saturday and on Sunday, and temperatures are expected to drop slightly, the statement said.
The weather bureau reminded residents that as Macau enters the latter half of spring, the region often experiences an increase in rainfall and the onset of the pre-monsoon season. This period may bring heavy rain and frequent thunderstorms, as well as strong convective weather, including frequent lightning, strong gusts, hail, and tornadoes. In meteorology, “convection” refers to the vertical movement of heat and moisture in the atmosphere, often leading to cloud formation, thunderstorms, and other adverse weather phenomena.
Residents are urged to stay updated on the latest weather information and to prepare accordingly, the statement said.
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