Typhoon Summary for July 26: Noul Makes Landfall in Guangdong and Moves Inland

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Overview of Today's Typhoon Situation

Today, the 12th typhoon of the year, "Noul," officially made landfall on the southern coast of China, becoming the strongest typhoon to hit the country this year. As its circulation continues to penetrate inland, large areas of central, eastern, and northwestern China are facing widespread wind and rain challenges. The situation for flood control, typhoon defense, and geological disaster prevention is extremely severe.

Analysis of Active Typhoon Dynamics

The current focus is on Typhoon "Noul" (202612). According to the latest monitoring data, its center is located at 23°N, 114.4°E, and it has weakened to a severe tropical storm. The minimum central pressure is 980 hPa, with maximum sustained winds of 30 m/s.

Regarding its movement trend, "Noul" is advancing toward the north-northwest at a speed of 14 km/h. According to official forecasts, its intensity will continue to decrease. It is expected to reach the vicinity of 28.11°N, 113.08°E by 21:00 tomorrow and weaken into a tropical depression.

In terms of affected areas, although "Noul" has already made landfall, its massive moisture transport will extend deep inland, bringing heavy precipitation to Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hunan, and other regions. Its peripheral effects may even reach Henan, Shandong, and some provinces and autonomous regions in the northwest.

Public Concerns and Focus Points

Based on various information sources, the public is currently highly focused on the extreme destructive power of "Noul" and the risk of secondary disasters. As the strongest typhoon to make landfall east of the Pearl River Estuary in the past decade, the combined effect of its wind, rain, waves, and storm surge has drawn significant attention. The simultaneous issuance of orange typhoon warnings, red rainstorm warnings, and yellow severe convection warnings in many places has kept the public alert to potential tornadoes, urban and rural waterlogging, and mountain floods or mudslides. Additionally, the preemptive evacuation and resettlement of over 710,000 people in Guangdong, as well as the blue gale warnings issued in multiple areas of Chenzhou, Hunan, are key points of concern for society regarding disaster prevention.

Meteorological Defense Tips

In response to the continued impact of "Noul" as it moves inland, all regions need to prioritize preventing mountain floods, geological disasters, and urban/rural waterlogging caused by heavy precipitation. In areas with strong winds, residents are advised to minimize outdoor activities, secure outdoor items susceptible to being blown away, and stay away from billboards and temporary structures. During periods prone to severe convective weather, take precautions against lightning strikes.

Please refer to the official warnings issued by the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) and local governments.

Real-Time Data for Active Typhoons

TyphoonIntensityCentral Pressure (hPa)Max Wind Speed (m/s)Current LocationMovement
Noul (202612)Severe Tropical Storm9803023°N 114.4°ENNW 14km/h

Data source: Official observations from the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) and other agencies, as of the time of publication. For real-time updates, please see the Typhoon Track Map.

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