Chen Jian is the chief forecaster at the Guangxi observatory.
"The storm will affect the southwest part of Guangxi. Most of the region will be covered by torrential rains, and severe rainstorms are expected in some places. Coastal areas will have strong winds up to force 6, 7 or even 8."
Local authorities called vessels into harbor and reinforced patrols along embankments to watch for possible flooding.(Www.hxen.com)
Fujian, another province in South China, was inundated by torrential rains on Tuesday night.
Rail services on ferries crossing the Qiongzhou Strait to the southern province of Hainan were suspended on Wednesday morning due to strong winds.
In Hong Kong and Macao, authorities have issued cyclone warning number 8, and most of land, air and sea traffic was suspended.
The stock market in Hong Kong also closed.