Aksu City

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

2026-08-18

Aksu Meteorological Observatory updates lightning yellow warning

Issue date: 2026-08-18T04:05+08:00

At 04:05 on August 18, 2026, the Aksu Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a yellow warning signal for lightning: it is expected that strong convective weather such as lightning, short-term heavy precipitation, short-term strong winds, hail, etc. will occur in areas such as Topulak Township, Kumbash Township, Baishtugman Township, Karatala Town, Liuyuan Town, and Ayikule Town in Aksu City in the next 6 hours. Please take precautions.

Description

Lightning activities may occur within 6 hours, which may cause lightning disasters.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in lightning protection according to their duties;

2. Pay close attention to the weather and try to avoid outdoor activities.

阿克苏市气象台发布大风蓝色预警

Issue date: 2026-08-17T19:19+08:00

阿克苏市气象台2026年8月17日19时19分发布大风蓝色预警信号：预计未来24小时内阿克苏市经济技术开发区、阿依库勒镇、红旗坡片区、依干其镇、实验林场、城区等区域将出现8级大风，风口及开阔地带阵风9-10级，局地伴有短时扬沙或沙尘暴，请相关部门加强防范。

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.