The opening ceremony of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai is to kick off at the Expo Park on Friday night in good weather.

The weather during the daytime on Friday will continue to be clear with plenty of sunshine and a maximum temperature of 25 degrees Celsius. The weather at night when the Expo's opening ceremony kicks off with a grand display of fireworks will also be good.

On the opening day for the Expo Park on Saturday, the weather will be cloudy and suitable for outdoor trips. The operation and control center in the Expo Park is working diligently to organize information, security and logistical support for expo visitors. The crew for the opening ceremony and fireworks display, as well as firefighters, are standing by at their positions for the big event.