Alright, Shanghai – listen up, this one's important. Typhoon Bebinca is coming in hot, and it's not playing around. This is not your average storm. The China Meteorological Administration just upgraded it to a Red Alert Typhoon Warning, which is basically their way of saying, "Get ready for some serious weather."

Understand Clearly: The CMA's Red Alert Rating is the highest level of warning. This is a signal of extreme danger, with the highest risk of destructive winds, storm surges and heavy rainfall. All precautionary measures should be in place. Read on for more info.

Here's what you need to know right now:

As of 5pm today, Bebinca is brooding about 435 km southeast of Shanghai and getting stronger. Winds around the center are already hitting 13 on the Beaufort scale – that's 144 km/h if you're wondering – and it's only going to get stronger.

When's It Landing?

They're saying this thing is going to hit between early morning and late morning tomorrow, September 16, somewhere between Pinghu City (in Zhejiang Province) and the Pudong area. If you're in Pudong, Zhoushan (Zhejiang), or anywhere nearby, get ready for some wild winds – we're talking Typhoon or even Strong Typhoon level. Winds could hit 151-162 km/h. Yeah, that's no joke.

Wind? Rain? Both.

Starting tonight, we're looking at winds cranking up to 9-11 on the Beaufort scale for the coastlines of Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu provinces. Gusts could go even higher – up to 16 (that's pushing 180 km/h for those keeping score). Meanwhile, the rain's going to be relentless from tonight until the 18th. Areas in Zhejiang, Fujian, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui, Hubei, and Henan are going to get drenched. Expect 150-300 mm of rain in some spots, with Shanghai and northern Zhejiang getting the worst of it.

How Bad?

Right now, meteorologists are saying this could be the strongest typhoon to hit Shanghai since 1949. Not a record you want to break.

Public Transportation Closures:

1. Maglev Line Suspension:

- Starting from 9:30pm today (September 15), the Maglev line will end operations early.

2. Limited Train Speeds:

- On September 15, trains on the 2nd, 5th, 11th, 16th, and Pujiang lines will run at reduced speeds on ground-level and elevated sections.

3. Full Line Suspensions for September 16:

- Starting September 16, from the beginning of operations, lines: 1-11 as well as lines 16, 17 and the Pujiang Light Rail as well as Maglev will be fully suspended.

4. Restoration of Service:

- The timeline for resuming operations on suspended lines will depend on the evolving situation of the typhoon. Shanghai Metro will notify the public as soon as service can be safely restored.

Evacuations:

- Local governments may order mandatory evacuations in vulnerable coastal areas, flood zones, and regions prone to landslides or flash floods. This is already being done in Fengxian district, where 21,000 folks are being re-located to shelters.

- Citizens in high-risk areas (such as in low-lying regions or places near rivers and mountains) are moved to shelters or safer locations.

- Evacuation routes are prepared and transportation may be arranged for people without access to private transport.

More Closures:

All schools, universities, and public institutions will be closed. Ports and shipping operations will cease to avoid accidents at sea.

Emergency Services: All emergency services including police, fire services, and medical infrastructure will be placed on high alert. Here are the numbers for emergency services:

• Fire: 119
• Ambulance: 120
• Police: 110

What You Need to Do:

- Stay inside. No "quick trips to the Family Mart," no "I'll just run down for a coffee." If you don't absolutely have to go out, don't. Winds like these are dangerous and can knock you off your feet and carry you.

- Secure your place. Close those windows tight, get rid of anything on the balcony that could take flight, and just lock it all down.

- Stay away from dangerous spots like coastal areas, or anywhere near the water. Things are going to get wild.

- Travel plans? Check your flights. As of 12pm, flights from Pudong and Hongqiao international airports are being canceled quickly. It's going to be tough getting in or out of Shanghai, so if you're planning on traveling, double-check with your airline.

- Plan for power outages. Charge everything now. Power banks, laptops, phones – the whole lot. If the power goes out, you're going to need entertainment while you bunker down.

Check out our other article on an expanded list of guidance.

The Aftermath:

Once Bebinca blows through, its remnants might just hang out in Anhui, Hubei, and Henan provinces for a few days, dumping rain all over the place until the 18th. So, if you're planning to travel inland, expect heavy rain and possible flooding in those areas.

Bottom line? Don't mess with this storm. Stock up, stay inside, and keep your eyes on the weather reports. We'll keep you posted with any new developments. Stay safe, Shanghai.