Hami Meteorological Observatory issues yellow lightning warning
Issue date: 2026-08-08T11:14+08:00
At 11:14 am on August 8, 2026, the Hami Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow lightning warning signal: it is expected that thunderstorms will occur in most parts of the city from day to night on August 8, accompanied by convective weather such as gusts of strong winds, short-term heavy rainfall, hail, etc. There is a high possibility of such weather. Please strengthen the prevention of derivative disasters such as floods, landslides, and mudslides caused by thunderstorms, strong winds, and local short-term heavy rainfall.
Description
Lightning activities may occur within 6 hours, which may cause lightning disasters.
Guidelines
1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in lightning protection according to their duties;
2. Pay close attention to the weather and try to avoid outdoor activities.
Hami Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for strong winds
Issue date: 2026-08-07T11:57+08:00
At 11:57 am on August 7, 2026, the Hami Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that from the night of the 7th to the night of the 9th, gusts of up to level 7 will occur in the urban area of Yizhou District, Balikun County, and Yiwu County; Nanhu Township, Yamansu Town, Shuangjingzi Township in Yizhou District, Dahongliuxia Township, Xialaoba Township, and Borqiangji Town in Balikun County, Qianshan Township, Yanchi Town, Tuhulu Township, Weizixia Township, Xiamaya Township, and Naomaohu Town in Yiwu County with gusts up to level 8; Sandaoling Town in Yizhou District and Santanghu Town in Barkol County experienced gusts of up to level 9; Liushugou Township, Dewaili Douruke Township, Xishan Township, and Tianshan Township in Yizhou District experienced gusts of up to 10 levels. The main transportation routes include Harrow Highway, Tuwu Copper Mine, Yandun, Camel Circle, Xingxingxia, and Baishanquan with gusts of 8 levels, Naoliu Highway and S328 Line with gusts of 9 levels from 111 kilometers to 250 kilometers, Yiwanquan and Liaodun with gusts of 10 levels, and the Thirteen Rooms area in the Baili Wind Zone and the Dahaidao Mars Base with gusts of 11 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.
