Dingbian

Shaanxi - China

2026-01-25

Dingbian County Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for sandstorms

Issue date: 2026-01-25T00:34+08:00

At 00:34 on January 25, 2026, the Dingbian County Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for sandstorms: it is expected that sandstorms or sandstorms will occur in the following areas within the next 12 hours: Dingbian Street, Zhangyaoxian Town, Jiyuan Town, Xin anbian Town, Fanxue Town, Fengdikeng Town, Xuezhuang Township, Yangjing Town, Youfangzhuang Township, Haotan Town, Hongliugou Town, Shidonggou Town, Zhuanjing Town, Duiziliang Town, Bainijing Town, Yanchangbao Town, Baiwanzi Town, Anbian Town, and Hequan Town. Please take precautions.

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.

Dingbian County Meteorological Observatory issues a blue warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2026-01-24T09:32+08:00

At 9:32 am on January 24, 2026, the Dingbian County Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that the following areas will be affected by strong winds in the next 24 hours, with an average wind force of 4-5 levels and gusts of 7 or above, accompanied by sand or floating dust: Dingbian Street, Zhangyaoxian Town, Jiyuan Town, Xin anbian Town, Fanxue Town, Fengdikeng Town, Xuezhuang Township, Yangjing Town, Youfangzhuang Township, Haotan Town, Hongliugou Town, Shidonggou Town, Zhuanjing Town, Duiziliang Town, Bainijing Town, Yanchangbao Town, Baiwanzi Town, Anbian Town, Hequan Town. Please pay attention to 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.