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Typhoon Noul Hits Guangdong With Force 14 Winds
26 Jul
Summary
- Typhoon Noul made landfall in Guangdong province.
- Maximum winds near the center reached Force 14.
- Authorities issued a red alert for rainstorms.
On Sunday morning, the National Meteorological Center in China issued an orange typhoon alert as Typhoon Noul made landfall in Guangdong province. The storm's center was characterized by maximum winds of Force 14.
Following its landfall, Typhoon Noul subsequently weakened from a severe typhoon to a regular typhoon, according to the center's updates later that morning.
China utilizes a four-tier, color-coded weather warning system for typhoons, where red signifies the most severe warning, followed sequentially by orange, yellow, and blue.
In addition to the typhoon alert, the center renewed a red alert for rainstorms and a yellow alert for severe convective weather on Sunday morning. Authorities emphasized the need for intensified efforts to prepare for and respond to potential disasters such as flash floods, landslides, and mudslides.
