The Shenzhen Meteorological Observatory issued a white warning, the lowest level in its five-tier typhoon alert system, at 11 a.m. yesterday as Typhoon Man-yi edges closer to the city.
Man-yi is expected to pass approximately 400 kilometers south of Shenzhen this morning. The rainbands from Man-yi will gradually impact the Guangdong coast today, bringing more frequent showers and occasional squalls to the region.
Shenzhen is forecast to experience overcast skies with intermittent showers tomorrow and Thursday, accompanied by minor temperature fluctuations and a refreshing coolness. With the combined effects of the typhoon and an approaching cold front, Shenzhen's minimum temperature is forecast to drop to around 16 degrees Celsius, potentially signaling the end of an unusually long summer.
As of Sunday, Shenzhen has recorded 240 consecutive days of summer since the season began March 22, tying the city's historical record for the longest summer. The average temperature for the five days leading up to Sunday was 23.9 degrees Celsius, above the threshold for autumn. Typically, autumn begins when the five-day average temperature falls to 22° Celsius or lower.