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Xinjiang - China

2026-02-22

Shache County Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for sandstorms

Issue date: 2026-02-21T22:44+08:00

At 22:44 on February 21, 2026, the Shache County Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for sandstorms: it is expected that there will be varying degrees of sandstorms in various parts of Shache County in the next 24 hours, and some towns will also be accompanied by sandstorms or short-term sandstorms. The minimum visibility will drop below 1000 meters, please strengthen prevention.

Description

Sandstorms may occur within 12 hours (visibility is less than 1000m), or sandstorms have occurred and may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in preventing sand and dust storms in accordance with their duties;

2. Close doors and windows, reinforce enclosures, scaffolds, billboards and other structures that are easily blown by the wind, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by high winds, cover building materials, and do a good job of sealing precision instruments;

3. Take care to bring dust-proof supplies such as masks and gauze to avoid damage to the eyes and respiratory tract caused by sand and dust;

4. Patients with respiratory diseases and those who are more sensitive to wind and sand should not go outdoors.

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台发布大风蓝色预警

Issue date: 2026-02-21T12:38+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2026年2月21日12时38分发布大风蓝色预警信号：预计今天夜间至22日白天，博州、塔城地区、阿勒泰地区、克拉玛依市、乌鲁木齐市、昌吉州、喀什地区、克州、阿克苏地区、巴州北部、吐鲁番市、哈密市等地的部分区域先后有8级左右西北阵风，风口风力9～10级，阵风11～12级，北疆部分区域有风吹雪，南疆盆地部分区域有沙尘。请加强防范。

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.