Shanghai center Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow fog warning
Issue date: 2026-01-16T23:35+08:00
At 23:35 on January 16, 2026, the Shanghai center Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow fog warning [Level III/heavy]: It is expected that fog with visibility less than 500 meters will appear in most areas of the city in the next 12 hours, visibility less than 200 meters in some areas, and visibility less than 50 meters in some areas. Please pay attention to prevent the adverse impact of low visibility on road traffic.
Description
Fog with visibility less than 500 meters may appear within 12 hours, or fog with visibility less than 500 meters and greater than or equal to 200 meters may have appeared and will continue.
Guidelines
1. Relevant departments and units shall make preparations for anti-fog in accordance with their duties;
2. Airports, highways, ferry terminals and other units strengthen traffic management to ensure safety;
3. Drivers pay attention to the change of fog and drive carefully;
4. Pay attention to safety in outdoor activities.
