Shenzhen lifts all thunderstorm, gale and rainstorm warnings
In short
Shenzhen's meteorological observatory lifted all thunderstorm, gale and rainstorm warning signals at 21:20 local time on October 4, 2026, saying the thunderstorm cloud cluster affecting the city had moved out. Residents were still advised to stay away from river channels and dangerous slopes. The three local business outlets that reported it carried the same notice.
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Shenzhen's meteorological observatory lifted all thunderstorm, gale and rainstorm warning signals for the city at 21:20 local time on October 4, 2026, according to CLS and Jiemian. The observatory said the thunderstorm cloud cluster affecting Shenzhen had moved out of the city. [ 1 , 3 ]
The observatory still advised residents to stay away from river channels and dangerous slopes, CLS and Jiemian reported. Yicai also carried the lifting of the warnings. The documents do not state when the warnings were issued, which areas of the city were affected, or whether the weather caused any damage or disruption. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Why it matters
The lifting of the warnings signals that the severe weather affecting Shenzhen has passed, though the observatory still advises residents to avoid river channels and dangerous slopes. The notice is a routine weather administrative step, and the documents give no information on impact, damage or casualties.
Key facts
- The Shenzhen Meteorological Observatory lifted all thunderstorm, gale and rainstorm warning signals at 21:20 local time on October 4, 2026. [ 1 , 3 ]
- The observatory said the thunderstorm cloud cluster affecting Shenzhen had moved out of the city. [ 1 , 3 ]
- Residents were still advised to stay away from river channels and dangerous slopes. [ 1 , 3 ]
- Three tier-1 business outlets — CLS, Yicai and Jiemian — reported the lifting of the warnings. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- All thunderstorm, gale and rainstorm warning signals for Shenzhen were lifted on October 4, 2026. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The Shenzhen Meteorological Observatory said the thunderstorm cloud cluster had moved out of Shenzhen and advised the public to stay away from river channels and dangerous slopes. [ 1 , 3 ]
Still unclear
- When the warnings were first issued and which areas of Shenzhen were affected. The documents only cover the lifting of the warnings and give no issue time or area detail.
- Whether the severe weather caused any damage, disruption or casualties. None of the documents mention impacts or losses.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- The Shenzhen Meteorological Observatory lifts all thunderstorm, gale and rainstorm warning signals for the city. [ 1 , 3 ]
- CLS publishes its report on the lifting of the warnings. [ 1 ]
- Yicai publishes its report on the lifting of the warnings. [ 2 ]
- Jiemian publishes its report on the lifting of the warnings. [ 3 ]