1.   A meteorologist with the Fuzhou municipal meteorological bureau said Herb hit the city with torrential rains and severe winds, but people were prepared.

2.   The national meteorological bureau has forecast a steady improvement in the weather, with a warm, sunny day expected Monday.

3.   Tong said the meteorological bureau had forecast more rain over the next couple of days but that it should not cause new flooding.

4.   The meteorological bureau forecast light rain for Monday evening in Tianjin and cloudy weather with some light showers for Tuesday and Wednesday.