Baotou

Inner Mongolia - China

2025-11-27

Baotou Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for road icing

Issue date: 2025-11-26T13:02+08:00

At 13:01 on November 26, 2025, Baotou Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for road icing: Due to snowfall weather, there will be road icing and snow accumulation that will affect traffic in the city within 12 hours. Please prepare relevant units and personnel for prevention.

Description

When the road surface temperature is lower than 0°C, precipitation occurs, and road icing that affects traffic may occur within 12 hours.

Guidelines

1. The transportation, public security and other departments shall prepare for road icing in accordance with their duties;

2. Drivers should pay attention to road conditions and drive safely;

3. Pedestrians ride bicycles as little as possible when going out, and pay attention to non-slip.

Baotou Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for sandstorms

Issue date: 2025-11-26T10:44+08:00

At 10:50 am on November 26, 2025, Baotou Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for sandstorms: sandstorm weather (visibility less than 1000 meters) may occur throughout the city within 12 hours and may continue. Please prepare relevant units and personnel for prevention.

Description

Sandstorms may occur within 12 hours (visibility is less than 1000m), or sandstorms have occurred and may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in preventing sand and dust storms in accordance with their duties;

2. Close doors and windows, reinforce enclosures, scaffolds, billboards and other structures that are easily blown by the wind, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by high winds, cover building materials, and do a good job of sealing precision instruments;

3. Take care to bring dust-proof supplies such as masks and gauze to avoid damage to the eyes and respiratory tract caused by sand and dust;

4. Patients with respiratory diseases and those who are more sensitive to wind and sand should not go outdoors.

Baotou Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2025-11-26T09:01+08:00

At 09:00 on November 26, 2025, Baotou Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: the city will be affected by strong winds within 24 hours, with an average wind force of 6 or above, gusts of 7 or above, and accompanied by sandstorms. Please prepare relevant units and personnel for prevention.

Description

It may be affected by strong winds within 24 hours, with an average wind force of 6 or higher, or gusts of 7 or higher; or it has been affected by strong winds, with an average wind of 6-7, or 7-8 gusts and may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments should do a good job of preventing gale in accordance with their duties;

2. Close doors and windows, reinforce hoardings, scaffolds, billboards and other structures that are easily blown by the wind, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by high winds, and cover building materials;

3. Water operations in relevant waters and passing ships take active countermeasures, such as returning to the port to avoid wind or sailing in a detour, etc.;

4. Pedestrians should avoid riding bicycles as much as possible, and do not stay under billboards, temporary structures, etc. when the wind is blowing;

5. Relevant departments and units pay attention to the fire prevention of forests and grasslands.