Typhoon Saudel outer bands to bring scattered showers to Suzhou

According to the Suzhou Meteorological Observatory, Typhoon Saudel, the 18th typhoon of the year, was centered at 9 a.m. today over the ocean about 450 km southeast of Suzhou, packing maximum sustained winds of 40 meters per second. It is currently moving westward at a speed of 10 to 15 km/h, with little change in intensity. 

Affected by its outer circulation, Suzhou is expected to see scattered showers and winds of Force 5 to 7 on the Beaufort scale on August 27 and 28.

The projected track probability forecast map for Typhoon Saudel over the next 96 hours, from 8 a.m. on August 27 to 8 a.m. on August 31. Photo/China's National Meteorological Center

This afternoon through tonight will be mostly cloudy to overcast with brief showers in some areas. Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy to overcast with scattered showers or thunderstorms. Tomorrow's temperatures will range between 27 and 31 degrees Celsius. Saturday will be overcast to mostly cloudy with brief showers or thunderstorms, with a low of 27 degrees Celsius and a high of 32 degrees Celsius.

iSuzhou reminds everyone to bring rain gear when going out and take precautions against the wind.