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Xinjiang - China
2026-09-17

Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issues yellow lightning warning

Issue date: 2026-09-16T22:03+08:00

The Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for lightning at 22:03 on September 16, 2026: It is expected that lightning will occur in Korla, Luntai, Yuli, Hejing, Heshuo, Yanqi, and Bohu in the next 12 hours, which may cause lightning disasters and accidents, accompanied by local short-term heavy precipitation, thunderstorm winds of level 8 or above, hail and other severe convective weather. Please take precautions.

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.