Qiemo

Xinjiang - China

2026-01-18

Qiemo County Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for sandstorms

Issue date: 2026-01-18T01:15+08:00

At 01:15 on January 18, 2026, the Qiemo County Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for sandstorms: it is expected that in the next 24 hours, there will be sandstorms with visibility less than 1000 meters in Qiemo Town, Aktikanden Township, Kuoshisatema Township, Yingwustang Township, Bagairike Township, Toghrakelek Township, Qiongkule Township, Arele Town, Tatireng Town, Oyayayilak Town, Tazhong Town and other areas, and local visibility less than 500 meters. Please strengthen prevention measures.

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.

Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2026-01-16T12:51+08:00

At 12:51 on January 16, 2026, the Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that there will be intermittent strong winds in the mountainous areas of the north and south from the night of the 16th to the night of the 18th, with gusts of 10-11 levels in the wind direction and Daban area; On the 17th and 18th, there were 8-9 level easterly gusts in the southern part of Yuli, Ruoqiang, and Qiemo, accompanied by varying degrees of sandstorm weather. Please take precautions.

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.

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台发布寒潮黄色预警

Issue date: 2026-01-15T12:24+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2026年1月15日12时24分发布寒潮黄色预警信号：预计今天夜间至17日夜间，北疆大部、哈密市北部最低气温将先后下降8～12℃，出现寒潮，部分区域降温可达12℃以上。请加强防范。

Description

Within 24 hours, the minimum temperature will drop by more than 10°C, the lowest temperature is less than or equal to 4°C, and the average wind force on land can reach level 6 or more; or it has dropped by more than 10°C, the minimum temperature is less than or equal to 4°C, and the average wind force can reach level 6 or more. continued.