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Xinjiang - China

2026-05-20

Kashgar Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for sandstorms

Issue date: 2026-05-20T12:20+08:00

The Kashgar Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for sandstorms at 12:20 on May 20, 2026: It is expected that from the night of May 20 to 21, most areas of the Kashgar Plain will experience sandstorms or sandstorms with visibility less than 1000 meters, and local visibility less than 500 meters. Please strengthen prevention measures.

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.

喀什地区气象台发布大风蓝色预警

Issue date: 2026-05-20T12:14+08:00

喀什地区气象台2026年5月20日12时14分发布大风蓝色预警信号：预计5月20日夜间至21日，喀什大部将有5～6级偏东风，伽师玉代克力克乡、西克尔库勒镇、巴楚三岔口等风口风力达8级以上，局地阵风10级，同时伴有扬沙和沙尘暴，请注意防范。

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.

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台更新大风橙色预警

Issue date: 2026-05-19T10:00+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2026年5月19日10时00分将大风蓝色升级为大风橙色预警信号：预计19日午后到20日白天，博州东部、塔城地区北部、阿勒泰地区西部、乌鲁木齐市南部、克州山区、阿克苏地区北部山区、巴州北部山区、吐鲁番市、哈密市等地的风口先后有11～12级西北阵风，三十里、百里风区阵风13～14级。请加强防范。

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.