The storms affected Huangshi, Huanggang, Ezhou, and Xianning between 19:00 and 23:00 LT on July 6 (11:00–15:00 UTC), with two townships recording level-13 gales.
The severe weather affected about 14 600 people, destroyed 22 buildings, and damaged another 4 855. Authorities said 246 residents were relocated, while rescue, relief, and secondary-disaster prevention work continued.
Huanggang remained one of the hardest-hit areas. Xinhua reported that a rare EF2 tornado struck the city, heavily damaging a logistics company and a warehouse. Multiple trucks were lifted and displaced by winds by as much as 30 m (98 feet).