Tianshan District Meteorological Observatory updates yellow warning for strong winds
Issue date: 2026-03-10T00:42+08:00
At 00:42 on March 10, 2026, the Tianshan District Meteorological Observatory upgraded the blue warning signal for strong winds to a yellow warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that there will be southeast gusts of 9-10 levels in the area from the racetrack to Huaergou Street tonight to tomorrow morning, and gusts of about 11 levels in the area from Ulabo to Hongyanchi, accompanied by sand and snow in some areas. It is recommended to take precautions.
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.
Urumqi Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for strong winds
Issue date: 2026-03-08T17:48+08:00
At 17:48 on March 8, 2026, the Urumqi Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that there will be southeast gusts of 8-9 levels from daytime to nighttime in some areas of the south of the city, from the southern suburbs to Chaiwobao, and from Xishan to Bagang on the 9th, and gusts of about 11 levels from Ulabo to Hongyanchi, accompanied by wind and snow in some areas. It is recommended to 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.
