Xingtang County Meteorological Observatory issues orange warning for strong winds
Issue date: 2026-02-21T17:37+08:00
At 17:33 on February 21, 2026, the Xingtang County Meteorological Observatory issued an orange warning signal for strong winds: Due to the influence of cold air, it is expected that all towns and villages in our county will have northwest winds of 5-6 levels, gusts of 8-10 levels, and some points of 11 levels from evening to night, accompanied by floating dust or sand weather. Please pay attention to prevention.
Description
It may be affected by strong winds within 6 hours, with average wind force reaching above 10 or gusts above 11; or already affected by strong winds, with average wind force from 10 to 11, or gusts 11 to 12 and may continue.
Guidelines
1. The government and relevant departments should do a good job in anti-gale emergency according to their duties;
2. Elementary and middle schools and units with relatively weak wind resistance should suspend classes and business, and reduce the number of people going out;
3. On-water operations in relevant waters and passing ships shall return to the port to avoid wind, strengthen port facilities, and prevent ships from anchoring,grounding and collision;
4. Cut off dangerous power sources, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by strong winds, and cover building materials;
5. Airports, railways, highways, water transportation and other units should take measures to ensure traffic safety, and relevant departments and units should pay attention to forest and grassland fire prevention.
河北省气象台更新大风黄色预警
Issue date: 2026-02-21T16:23+08:00
河北省气象台2026年02月21日16时20分继续发布大风黄色预警信号：21日傍晚到夜间，全省有西北风4到6级，阵风7到8级，其中北部和西部地区阵风9到10级，局地11级以上；渤海海域和沿海地区有西北风5到7级，阵风8到10级。22日白天，石家庄、沧州及以北地区和邢台西部、邯郸西部有西北风4到6级，阵风7到8级，其中西北部地区阵风9到10级，局地11级以上；渤海海域和沿海地区有西北风5到6级，阵风7到9级。大风时伴有扬沙或浮尘天气。请注意防范。
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.
