Hami Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for strong winds
Issue date: 2026-03-19T17:33+08:00
At 17:33 on March 19, 2026, the Hami Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that from noon to night on the 20th, there will be gusts of up to level 7 in Barkol County and Yiwu County; Sandaoling Town, Xishan Township, Wubao Town, Erbao Town, and Yamansu Town in Yizhou District, Dahongliuxia Township, Xialaoba Township, Salqioke Township, and Kuisu Town in Balikun County, Qianshan Township, Yanchi Town, Naomaohu Town, and Weizixia Township in Yiwu County, with gusts of up to level 8; Liushugou Township, Dewaili Douruke Township, Tianshan Township in Yizhou District, and Santanghu Town in Balikun County experienced gusts of up to level 9. The main transportation routes include Xingxingxia and Baishanquan with gusts of 7 levels, S328 line from 111 kilometers to 250 kilometers, Yandun with gusts of 8 levels, Yiwanquan, Liaodun, and Naoliu highways with gusts of 9 levels, and the Thirteen Rooms area in the Baili Wind Zone with gusts of 10 levels; Locally, there will be sandstorms. Please strengthen prevention measures.
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.
