Tongan

Fujian - China

2024-10-31

Tong an District Meteorological Observatory issues a blue typhoon warning signal

Issue date: 2024-10-31T09:48+08:00

At 09:48 on October 31, 2024, the Tong an District Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a typhoon blue warning signal: Typhoon Connie (super typhoon level), the 21st typhoon of this year, was located on the ocean surface about 490 kilometers southeast of Xiamen at 09:00 on October 31, with a maximum wind force of 16 (55 meters per second) near the center. It is expected that Connie will move towards the northwest at a speed of about 25 kilometers per hour, gradually weakening in intensity. Affected by both "Connie" and cold air, it is expected that the maximum northeast wind in Tong an Bay will reach 6-8 levels and gusts of 9-11 levels within the next 24 hours; The maximum wind speed in high-altitude mountainous areas can reach 7-9 levels, with gusts of 10-12 levels. Please take precautions against the adverse effects of typhoons and strong winds.

Description

Within 24 hours may be or has been affected by a tropical cyclone, coastal or land average wind force is 6 or more, or gust can reach 8 or more and may persist.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall make preparations for typhoon prevention in accordance with their duties;

2. Stop outdoor group activities and high-altitude outdoor dangerous operations;

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. Reinforce doors and windows, enclosures, scaffolds, billboards and other structures that are easily blown by the wind, and cut off dangerous outdoor power sources.