Hejing

Xinjiang - China

2026-05-21

Hejing County Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for sandstorms

Issue date: 2026-05-20T21:20+08:00

At 21:20 on May 20, 2026, the Hejing County Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for sandstorms: it is expected that in the next 12 hours, there will be sandstorms with visibility less than 1000 meters in Hejing Town, Halmodun Town, Barun Halmodun Town, Xiebinarbuhu Town, Naimen Modun Town, Wulastai Farm, 223tuan and other places. Please strengthen prevention.

Description

Sandstorms may occur within 12 hours (visibility is less than 1000m), or sandstorms have occurred and may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in preventing sand and dust storms in accordance with their duties;

2. Close doors and windows, reinforce enclosures, scaffolds, billboards and other structures that are easily blown by the wind, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by high winds, cover building materials, and do a good job of sealing precision instruments;

3. Take care to bring dust-proof supplies such as masks and gauze to avoid damage to the eyes and respiratory tract caused by sand and dust;

4. Patients with respiratory diseases and those who are more sensitive to wind and sand should not go outdoors.

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台发布雷电黄色预警

Issue date: 2026-05-20T17:44+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2026年5月20日17时44分发布雷电黄色预警信号：目前，喀什地区、克州、和田地区已有雷暴云团生成，预计未来12小时，上述区域和阿克苏地区、巴州等地的局部区域将有雷电活动，局地伴有短时强降水、8级及以上雷暴大风、冰雹等强对流天气，请加强防范。

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.

巴音郭楞蒙古自治州气象台发布大风蓝色预警

Issue date: 2026-05-19T12:28+08:00

巴音郭楞蒙古自治州气象台2026年5月19日12时28分发布大风蓝色预警信号：预计今日夜间至20日夜间，南北部山区断续有大风天气，风口和达坂一带阵风11级左右；和静、轮台、焉耆、博湖、和硕、库尔勒、尉犁北部有8级偏北阵风，轮台北部、和静农区沿山、库尔勒偏东一带阵风9～10级；尉犁南部、若羌和且末偏东阵风8～9级。请注意防范。

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.