Weichang

Hebei - China

2026-05-17

Weichang Manchu Mongolian Autonomous County Meteorological Observatory updates lightning yellow warning

Issue date: 2026-05-16T23:35+08:00

At 23:35 on May 16, 2026, the Weichang Manchu and Mongolian Autonomous County Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a yellow lightning warning signal: it is expected that all towns and villages in our county will experience thunderstorms within the next 6 hours, accompanied by short-term heavy precipitation, thunderstorm winds, hail and other strong convective weather. Please pay attention to prevention.

Description

Lightning activities may occur within 6 hours, which may cause lightning disasters.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in lightning protection according to their duties;

2. Pay close attention to the weather and try to avoid outdoor activities.

Weichang Manchu and Mongolian Autonomous County Meteorological Observatory updates blue warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2026-05-16T11:06+08:00

At 11:06 am on May 16, 2026, the Weichang Manchu and Mongolian Autonomous County Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that in the next 24 hours, all towns and villages in our county will have southerly winds of level 4-6, gusts of level 7-8, and locally up to level 9 or above. Please pay attention to prevention.

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.