ChinaThe National Meteorological Center forecast that a new cold-air system would affect China from October 19 to 21, bringing temperature drops of 4–6°C across much of central and eastern China and more than 8°C in some parts of western North China and Northeast China. Strong winds would accompany the cooling, with gusts potentially reaching force 9 in some areas north of the Yangtze River.
Broadcast 19 October 2026 · Event date 19 Oct — 21 October 2026
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The National Meteorological Center forecast that a new cold-air system would affect China from October 19 to 21, bringing temperature drops of 4–6°C across much of central and eastern China and more than 8°C in some parts of western North China and Northeast China. Strong winds would accompany the cooling, with gusts potentially reaching force 9 in some areas north of the Yangtze River.
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The National Meteorological Center forecasts that a new wave of cold air will affect China from today, October 19, through October 21. Temperatures will fall by 4–6°C across most central and eastern areas, with drops exceeding 8°C in parts of western North China and the Northeast. The cooling will also be accompanied by strong winds, with gusts reaching force 9 in some areas north of the Yangtze River.Original Chinese quote
中央气象台预报，今天（10月19日）到21日，新一股冷空气将影响我国，中东部大部地区有4—6℃降温，华北西部、东北地区局地降温超过8℃。降温还将伴随大风天气，长江以北局地阵风可达9级。