Minfeng County Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for sandstorms
Issue date: 2026-01-25T12:39+08:00
At 12:39 on January 25, 2026, the Minfeng County Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for sandstorms: it is expected that there will be sandstorms in Minfeng County from day to night today, with minimum visibility dropping below 1000 meters and gusts above level 6. Wind speeds in northern desert areas, suburbs, and high mountain areas can reach level 8 or above. Please take precautions.
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.
Minfeng County Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for strong winds
Issue date: 2026-01-25T09:31+08:00
At 9:31 am on January 25, 2026, the Minfeng County Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that in the next 24 hours, most parts of Minfeng County will experience strong winds of level 7 or above. Some sections of G216 National Defense Highway, Niya Township, Salerwuzeke Township, and Yeyike Township will experience gusts of level 8-9, and there will be varying degrees of dust and wind blown snow in some areas. Please strengthen prevention.
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.
和田地区气象台发布大风黄色预警
Issue date: 2026-01-22T14:43+08:00
和田地区气象台2026年1月22日14时43分发布大风黄色预警信号：预计22日午后至24日，和田地区中高山区有9～10级阵风，G216、G219公路沿线部分区域阵风12级以上，请注意防范。
Description
It may be affected by strong winds within 12 hours, the average wind force can reach 8 or above, or gusts above 9; or it has been affected by strong winds, the average wind is 8-9, or gusts 9-10 and may continue.
Guidelines
1. The government and relevant departments should do a good job of preventing gale in accordance with their duties;
2. Stop outdoor activities such as outdoor activities and high-altitude dangerous operations. People in dangerous areas and residents of dangerous houses should try their best to turn to shelters for shelter;
3. Water operations in relevant waters and passing ships take active countermeasures to reinforce port facilities to prevent ships from anchoring, grounding and collision;
4. Cut off outdoor dangerous power sources, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by strong winds, and cover building materials;
5. Airports, expressways and other units should take measures to ensure traffic safety, and relevant departments and units should pay attention to fire prevention in forests and grasslands.
