CCTV News: The Central Meteorological Observatory continues to issue a blue warning for strong convective weather at 06:00 on April 19. It is expected that from 08:00 on April 19 to 08:00 on April 20, some areas in the southeastern, southwestern Jiangnan and central and eastern parts of the southwest region will have thunderstorms and strong winds or hail weather at level 8. Among them, some areas in central and southern Jiangxi, northwestern Fujian and other places will have thunderstorms and strong winds above level 10, and the maximum wind speed can reach level 11; some areas in southeastern Jiangnan, northern Jiangnan, northern South China and other places will have short-term heavy rainfall weather with hourly rainfall of more than 20 mm, among which, some areas in southeastern Guizhou, central and southern Hunan, central and southern Jiangxi, northwestern Fujian, northeastern Guangxi, northeastern Guangdong and other places will have short-term heavy rainfall weather with hourly rainfall of more than 20 mm, among which, some areas in southeastern Guizhou, central and southern Hunan, central and southern Jiangxi, northwestern Fujian, northeastern Guangxi, northeastern Guangdong and other places will have hourly rainfall of more than 50 mm, with maximum reaching more than 70 mm.

It is expected that the main impact period of strong convection is today's daytime.

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.