Qilian County Meteorological Observatory issues blue sand and dust warning signal
Issue date: 2026-02-21T13:46+08:00
The Qilian County Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for sandstorms at 13:46 on February 21: It is expected that from 13:46 on February 21 to 13:46 on February 22, there will be floating dust or sand weather in Yanglong Township, Niuniugou Township, Zhamashi Township, Babao Town, Aruo Township, Mole Town, and Ebao Town, with visibility less than 3000 meters. Relevant units and personnel are requested to be prepared for prevention.
祁连县气象台发布大风黄色预警信号
Issue date: 2026-02-21T12:42+08:00
祁连县气象台02月21日12时41分发布大风黄色预警信号： 预计21日12时41分至22日00时41分八宝镇、默勒镇、扎麻什乡、野牛沟乡、峨堡镇、阿柔乡、央隆乡将出现7级以上大风，阵风8级以上。请有关单位和人员做好防范准备。
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.
Haibei Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for strong winds
Issue date: 2026-02-21T10:08+08:00
At 10:15 on February 21, the Haibei Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning for strong winds: it is expected that from 11:00 on February 21 to 11:00 on February 22, Haiyan County, Gangcha County, Qilian County, and Menyuan County will be affected by 6-7 level westerly winds, with gusts of up to 8 levels and accompanied by sandstorms. The risk of wind disasters is high in windy 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.
