CCTV News: The Central Meteorological Observatory continues to issue a blue warning for strong convective weather at 06:00 on April 11. It is expected that from 08:00 on April 11 to 08:00 on April 12, some areas in eastern Jianghan, western Jianghuai, southern Jiangnan, southern Northeastern Northeastern Huanghuai, northeastern Huanghuai, etc. will have thunderstorms, strong winds or hail weather at level 8, among which, in some areas in eastern Hubei, southern Anhui, northeastern Hunan, northeastern Jiangxi, northwestern Fujian, etc., there will be 1 in some areas in eastern Hubei, southern Anhui, northeastern Hunan, northwestern Jiangxi, and northwestern Fujian. Thunderstorms and strong winds above level 0, the maximum wind speed can reach level 11 or above; some areas in the eastern part of the southwest region, southern Jianghan, central and western Jianghuai, southern Jiangnan, southeastern Northeastern, northeastern Huanghuai, etc. will have short-term heavy rainfall weather with hourly rainfall of more than 20 mm, among which, the hourly rainfall of some areas in eastern Hubei, central and southern Anhui, central and northern Hunan, northern Jiangxi, western Zhejiang, etc. will be greater than 50 mm, and the maximum can reach more than 60 mm.

It is expected that the main impact period of strong convection is from noon to the first half of the night today.

Defense Guide:

1. The government and relevant departments shall prepare for short-term heavy rainstorms, lightning and strong winds in accordance with their duties, and the meteorological department shall prepare for artificial hail prevention operations;

2. Outdoor pedestrians and staff reduce outdoor activities, pay attention to stay away from trellis billboards and other construction items;

3. Drive poultry and livestock into roofed places, close doors and windows to reinforce the sheds;

4. Water operations in relevant waters and passing ships take positive response measures such as returning to the port to avoid or detour navigation, and pay attention to covering building materials at the construction site, and properly place outdoor items that are susceptible to heavy rain, wind and hail;

5. Check the drainage systems of cities, farmland, fish ponds, and make preparations for drainage and defense against mountain torrents, landslides, mudslides and other disasters.