Qinghai - China   2026-08-03   Monday   36.47N, 102.41E

Haidong

Qinghai - China
2026-08-03

Haidong Meteorological Observatory issues a blue warning for severe convection

Issue date: 2026-08-03T13:30+08:00

At 13:30 on August 3, the Haidong Meteorological Observatory issued a strong convective blue warning: it is expected that from 14:00 on August 3 to 14:00 on August 4, most parts of Haidong will experience thunderstorms and strong winds of level 8 or above, accompanied by hail in some areas. Some townships in Huzhu (Nanmenxia, Linchuan, Donghe, Taizi, Wufeng, Wushi, Songduo), Ledu (Dala, Gonghe, Shoule, Zhongling), Minhe (Maying, Manping, Gangou, Qianhe, Guanting, Zhongchuan), and Hualong (Xiongxian, Chafu, Zhaba, Angsiduo, Yashiga, Qunke, Jinyuan, Taga) will be affected. Short term heavy precipitation will occur, with a maximum hourly rainfall intensity of 15-25 millimeters. Severe convective weather will mainly occur from 14:00 to 23:00 on the 3rd. There is a high meteorological risk of disasters such as hail, wind, lightning strikes, landslides, mudslides, flash floods, and urban and rural waterlogging. Please take precautions. Defense Guidelines: 1. The government and relevant departments shall prepare for lightning protection and strong wind prevention in accordance with their responsibilities, and prepare for artificial hail suppression operations; 2. Outdoor pedestrians and staff should reduce outdoor activities and stay away from structures such as scaffolding and billboards; 3. Pay attention to covering building materials on the construction site and properly placing outdoor items that are easily affected by wind and hail; 4. Check the drainage system of cities and farmland, prepare for drainage and defense against disasters such as flash floods, landslides, and mudslides.