Ningde Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning signal for thunderstorms and strong winds
Issue date: 2025-08-20T13:56+08:00
The Ningde Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for thunderstorms and strong winds at 13:56 on August 20, 2025: It is expected that in the next 6 hours, the central urban area of Jiaocheng District and towns such as Yangzhong, Huotong, Qidu, Badu, Jiudu, and Shihou will be affected by thunderstorms and strong winds, with gusts of 8-9 levels accompanied by lightning. Please take precautions!
Description
It may be affected by thunderstorms and gales within 6 hours, the average wind force can reach 8 or more, or gusts of 9 or more accompanied by strong lightning; or it has been affected by thunderstorms and gales, the average wind has reached 8-9, or gusts of 9-10 accompanied by strong lightning, and may continue.
Guidelines
1. Keep valuable electrical equipment that is vulnerable to lightning strikes properly, and put them in a safe place after power failure;
2. Residents in dangerous areas and dangerous houses, as well as ships, should take shelter from the wind. Never take shelter from rain under trees, electric poles, or tower cranes, and turn off mobile phones when lightning occurs;
3. Cut off neon signs and dangerous outdoor power supplies;
4. Stop outdoor group activities and evacuate people immediately;
5. Outdoor workers at high altitudes, waters, etc. stop working, and personnel from dangerous areas are evacuated;
6. Be prepared for wind and lightning protection;
7. Pay attention to the latest news of thunderstorms and gales reported by the relevant media and relevant windbreak notices, and students stay in a safe place;
8. Secure doors and windows, enclosures, scaffolds, temporary structures and other structures that are easily blown by the wind. Personnel should leave the temporary structures as soon as possible, and properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by thunderstorms and gales.
宁德市气象台发布雷电黄色预警信号
Issue date: 2025-08-20T11:27+08:00
宁德市气象台2025年08月20日11时27分发布雷电黄色预警信号：预计未来6小时，蕉城区的中心城区和部分乡镇将有雷电活动，局地伴有短时强降水、7～9级雷雨大风等强对流天气。请注意防范！
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.
