Meixian

Guangdong - China

2026-08-17

Meixian District Meteorological Observatory issues a yellow warning for thunderstorms and strong winds

Issue date: 2026-08-17T19:59+08:00

Affected by the continuously developing strong thunderstorm cloud clusters, it is expected that there will be strong convective weather such as thunderstorms, strong winds, and short-term heavy precipitation in the central and northern parts of our district in the next 3 hours, with a cumulative rainfall of 10-35 millimeters. The Meixian District Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for thunderstorms and strong winds in Chengdong Town, Shifan Town, Bingcun Town, Baidu Town, Songyuan Town, Longwen Town, Taoyao Town, Yanyang Town, and Songkou Town of Meixian District at 19:59 on August 17, 2026. Meixian District Three Defense Office and Meteorological Bureau remind you to pay attention to defense.

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.

梅县区气象台发布高温黄色预警

Issue date: 2026-08-17T09:57+08:00

天气闷热，预计未来三天我区最高气温将升至35℃左右，梅县区气象台于2026年8月17日09时57分发布梅县区高温黄色预警信号。

Description

The daily maximum temperature will be above 35°C for three consecutive days.

Guidelines

1. Relevant departments and units shall make preparations for heatstroke prevention and cooling in accordance with their duties;

2. Minimize outdoor activities in the afternoon;

3. Provide heatstroke prevention and cooling guidance for the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the young;

4. Those who work under high temperature conditions and need to do outdoor work for a long time during the day should take necessary protective measures.