On the evening of August 8th, as Typhoon “White Dolphin” was approaching the landfall, the sky over Shanghai turned crimson, engulfing the entire city in red. This unusual phenomenon quickly became a hot topic on August 9th.
Many residents of Shanghai took to social media on the evening of the 8th to share videos and photos of the red sky. Some showed the sky in deep red, while others displayed shades of pink or even a slightly yellow hue. These varying colors were likely captured by different individuals at different times, creating a range of effects.
As early as the evening of July 11th, prior to the landing of Typhoon Bavi, residents in Shanghai and Hangzhou witnessed their skies turning into shades of pink and purple. According to a report from the “Daily Economic News” on July 11th, this phenomenon of pink and purple dusk, commonly known as “typhoon dusk”, often serves as a precursor to the approaching typhoon. It is a sign of potentially severe weather conditions ahead, and should not be taken lightly.
The meteorological department in mainland China has forecasted that Typhoon White Dolphin is expected to make landfall along the coastal areas from Zhoushan, Zhejiang to Fuding, Fujian on the night of August 9th. On the 7th, the typhoon had already caused waves over twenty meters high along the coast of Zhejiang.
The occurrence of these unusual sky colors has sparked discussions and raised concerns among the public, with many attributing them to the impending landfall of Typhoon White Dolphin. Residents are advised to stay alert and prepared for the potential impact of the typhoon, as these natural phenomena often serve as warnings of significant weather disturbances to come.