Gangcha County Meteorological Observatory issues orange warning signal for strong winds
Issue date: 2026-02-17T16:00+08:00
At 16:00 on February 17th, the Gangcha County Meteorological Observatory issued an orange warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that from 16:00 on February 17th to 22:00 on February 17th, there will be strong winds of level 9 or above in Shaliuhe Town, Halgai Town, Jiermang Township, Quanji Township, and Ikulan Township, with gusts of level 10 or above, and there may be sand and dust weather in some areas. Please prepare relevant units and personnel for prevention.
Description
It may be affected by strong winds within 6 hours, with average wind force reaching above 10 or gusts above 11; or already affected by strong winds, with average wind force from 10 to 11, or gusts 11 to 12 and may continue.
Guidelines
1. The government and relevant departments should do a good job in anti-gale emergency according to their duties;
2. Elementary and middle schools and units with relatively weak wind resistance should suspend classes and business, and reduce the number of people going out;
3. On-water operations in relevant waters and passing ships shall return to the port to avoid wind, strengthen port facilities, and prevent ships from anchoring,grounding and collision;
4. Cut off dangerous power sources, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by strong winds, and cover building materials;
5. Airports, railways, highways, water transportation and other units should take measures to ensure traffic safety, and relevant departments and units should pay attention to forest and grassland fire prevention.
