Xinjiang - China   2025-06-14   Saturday   38.41N, 77.25E

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Xinjiang - China
2025-06-14

Shache County Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for sandstorms

Issue date: 2025-06-13T12:52+08:00

At 12:52 on June 13, 2025, the Shache County Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a yellow warning signal for sandstorms: it is expected that there will be sandstorms or short-term sandstorms in Shache County from the evening to the night of June 13, and 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.

Shache County Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2025-06-13T11:05+08:00

At 11:05 am on June 13, 2025, the Shache County Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that from the evening to the night of June 13, Shache County will have northwest winds of level 8 or above, with wind speeds of level 9-10 in areas such as Yakairike Township, Qiareke Town, and Yingawati Management Committee. Local gusts can reach level 11, accompanied by sandstorms or short-term sandstorms. Please 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.