It is forecast that there will be thunderstorms in Beijing from the afternoon to the first half of the night on July 22, with heavy short-term rainfall, accompanied by gusts of above force 7 and small hail.

Precautions are advised for your own safety.

1. If you are working outdoors, stay away from high ground and trees, and stop any work at heights or over water.

2. Avoid touching exposed metal objects, such as shovels, antennas, water pipes, wire fences, or gas pipes.

3. Close and stay away from doors and windows, and avoid using phones or other plugged-in electrical devices.

4. Be aware of the potential for short bursts of high winds, heavy rain, or hailstorms that may accompany thunderstorms.

(Source: Beijing Municipal Early Warning Center)