Northwest China: May 21, western and northern Xinjiang to see overcast skies with light to moderate rain or snow, potentially spreading to eastern sections of the region. May 22 to 24, wet weather will continue in the same areas, turning heavy and accompanied by strong winds. Mountain passes will be battered by gale-force winds as sand storms will affects areas of Xinjiang, Gansu and Ningxia, bringing a drop in temperature. May 25 to 27, the sun will break through the clouds while a meek cold air front brings winds to Xinjiang and western Gansu.

 

North China: May 21 to 22, most parts to be cloudy to overcast with light to moderate rain turning heavy in some areas. May 23 to 25, rain clouds will dominate the skies across central and southern parts, with occasional thunder storms, gusting winds and a mercury drop. May 26 to 27, the rain will abate, continuing scattered in some places, letting sunny patches prevail.

 

Northeast China: May 21 to 22, cloudy skies will bring occasional downpours on eastern regions. May 23 to 27, rain will be seen across the region with strong winds blowing in from the north. The weather may turn vicious as temperatures drop, shadowing the arrival of thunder storms and hail.

 

Central China: May 21 to 22, rainfalls will affect most parts, occasionally turning heavy. May 23 to 25, cold and warm air fronts will collide, causing moderate rain to stormy weather across the region. Central and northern parts can expect strong northerly winds as storm fronts roll in. May 26 to 27, clouds will persist throughout, with mild rain showers.

 

East China: May 21 to 23, most parts to see cloudy and rainy climes although Fujian, northern Anhui and some of western Shaanxi Province will be lashed with heavy rain. May 24 to 25, northern banks of the Huaihe River to see strong winds while southern reaches will see persistent rainfall. May 26 to 27, sunny weather will dominate throughout although scattered showers may occur in the late afternoon or evening.

 

South China: May 21 to 23, most parts to be overcast, while northern parts will see heavy rain and thunderstorms. May 24 to 27, thunderstorms will continue although rain will abate in western and northern parts.

 

Southwest China: May 21 to 23, as in much of the country, most parts will see overcast conditions but strong winds and hail will arrive later on, affecting much of southeastern Tibet, the western Sichuan Plateau, Chongqing, Guizhou and western and southern Yunnan. May 23 to 24, the Sichuan Basin, Chongqing and Guizhou will confront strong northerly winds, with possible snow coming in on May 25 to 27.  

 

China National Meteorological Center

 

(China.org.cn May 18, 2007)