Guangdong is bracing for increased rainfall and gusty winds from March 27, with localized heavy rain and short-term gales expected.

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According to the Guangdong Meteorological Service, precipitation will become more frequent starting March 27. On that day, northern Guangdong, the central-northern Pearl River Delta, and eastern Guangdong are forecast to experience intermittent rain with localized heavy downpours, accompanied by short bursts of heavy rainfall and winds of force 6 to 8 (up to gale force 8). The rest of the province will see cloudy to overcast skies with isolated light rain.

Temperatures will vary across the region. On March 26, highs will reach 23°C to 26°C in eastern Guangdong, Meizhou, and northern Shaoguan and Qingyuan, while most other areas will see highs between 27°C and 30°C. On March 27, highs in northern Guangdong are expected to be 24°C to 27°C, with other areas reaching 27°C to 30°C. Morning fog and light mist will be common across much of the province over the coming days.