On October 26, at 7 a.m., the outer circulation of Typhoon “Tammy,” the 20th typhoon of the year, reached the land in Guangdong province, bringing rain to some areas. The Guangdong Meteorological Bureau reported that from this day forward, cloud cover in the province would increase gradually, with rainfall becoming more prominent, particularly in the regions from western Guangdong to the western side of the Pearl River Estuary. Mariners are advised to avoid strong winds, and safety measures are essential for maritime operations, island visits, and coastal tourism.

According to the Guangdong Meteorological Bureau, at 5 a.m. on the same day, the center of “Tammy” was located approximately 500 kilometers southeast of Sanya in the South China Sea, with maximum wind gusts reaching 11 on the Beaufort scale (approximately 30 meters per second) and a minimum central pressure of 980 hPa.

The Guangdong Emergency Management Department disclosed that as of 6 p.m. on October 25, both Maoming and Zhanjiang had activated a Level IV emergency response for wind, with eight counties implementing the same measures. By 11:50 a.m. on October 26, a total of 23 typhoon warning signals had been issued across Guangdong.

Coastal cities in Guangdong are diligently following the provincial government’s directives to ensure effective wind safety measures are in place. In particular, Jiangmen City has bolstered its emergency response capabilities by organizing 60 firefighters and 20 emergency responders on standby. Jieyang City has temporarily closed coastal tourist areas and imposed controls on 155 islands to prevent visitors from swimming or landing without authorization. Coastal municipalities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhanjiang, Dongguan, Zhongshan, and Chaozhou have established a strict 24-hour duty system and enhanced patrols at fishing ports and docks, focusing on educating fishermen about safety protocols during the typhoon.