Datong Meteorological Observatory issues orange hail warning
Issue date: 2025-08-13T05:10+08:00
The Datong Meteorological Observatory issued an orange hail warning signal at 5:10 am on August 13, 2025. The warning areas are Zuoyun County, Xinrong District, Yungang District, Pingcheng District, Yunzhou District, Yanggao County, and Tianzhen County. It is expected that hail weather may occur in the warning area within the next 6 hours, which may cause hail disasters. Please prepare relevant units and personnel for prevention. Defense guidelines: 1. The government and relevant departments should carry out emergency measures to prevent hail according to their responsibilities; 2. The meteorological department shall prepare for artificial hail suppression operations and carry out operations at appropriate times; 3. Outdoor pedestrians should immediately take shelter in a safe place; 4. Drive away poultry and livestock into covered areas, and properly protect outdoor items or equipment such as cars that are susceptible to hail attacks; 5. Pay attention to defending against lightning disasters accompanied by hail weather.
Description
Hail weather may occur within 6 hours and may cause hail damage.
Guidelines
1. The government and relevant departments should do a good job of preventing hail in emergency response according to their responsibilities;
2. The meteorological department is ready for manual anti-hail operations and selects the opportunity to perform operations;
3. Outdoor pedestrians immediately go to a safe place for temporary shelter;
4. Drive poultry and livestock into covered places, and properly protect outdoor objects or equipment such as cars that are vulnerable to hail attack;
5. Pay attention to preventing lightning disasters accompanied by hail weather.
Datong Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for thunderstorms and strong winds
Issue date: 2025-08-13T04:38+08:00
The Datong Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for thunderstorms and strong winds at 04:38 on August 13, 2025, with a warning area for the entire city. It is expected that thunderstorms and strong winds will occur in the warning area within the next 6 hours, with gusts of wind reaching level 7 or above or strong lightning activity, locally accompanied by short-term heavy rainfall, hail and other severe convective weather. Please prepare relevant units and personnel for prevention. Defense Guidelines: 1. The government and relevant departments shall carry out wind and lightning protection work in accordance with their responsibilities; 2. Pay attention to the latest news on thunderstorms and strong winds reported by the media, as well as wind prevention notices. Students should stay in a safe place; 3. Close doors and windows, reinforce structures such as enclosures, sheds, and billboards that are easily moved by the wind, properly place outdoor items that are susceptible to strong winds, and cover building materials; Outdoor personnel should hide in buildings or cars with lightning protection facilities; Do not shelter from rain under trees, poles, or tower cranes; Do not use an umbrella or carry farm tools on your shoulders in open spaces.
