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Inner Mongolia - China

2025-07-08

Ordos Meteorological Observatory issues yellow lightning warning

Issue date: 2025-07-08T18:20+08:00

At 18:18 on July 8, 2025, the Ordos Meteorological Observatory continued to issue the yellow lightning warning signal issued at 12:33 on July 8, 2025: Lightning activity will occur in Ordos City within 6 hours, accompanied by short-term heavy rainfall, thunderstorm winds, hail and other severe convective weather in some areas. Please prepare relevant units and personnel for prevention.

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.

Etuoke Banner Meteorological Observatory issues a blue warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2025-07-08T17:43+08:00

The Etuoke Banner Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds at 17:41 on July 8, 2025: Due to convective weather, Etuoke Banner will be affected by strong winds within 24 hours, with an average wind force of 6 or above and gusts up to 7-8. Please prepare relevant units and personnel for 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.