Bortala Prefecture

Xinjiang - China

2025-08-18

Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issues yellow lightning warning

Issue date: 2025-08-18T13:18+08:00

The Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for lightning at 13:18 on August 18, 2025: It is expected that there will be a high possibility of lightning activity in most parts of Bortala from noon to night today, accompanied by strong convective weather such as thunderstorms and strong winds of level 8 or above, short-term heavy precipitation, hail, etc. Please strengthen prevention measures.

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.

Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issues a blue warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2025-08-18T12:55+08:00

At 12:55 on August 18, 2025, the Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that from today to the 19th, gusts of 8 or above will occur in most areas of Bortala, and gusts of 9 to 10 levels will occur in mountainous areas, Alashankou to Aibi Lake. Relevant units and personnel are requested to be prepared for prevention.

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发布暴雨蓝色预警

Issue date: 2025-08-18T10:10+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2025年8月18日10时10分发布暴雨蓝色预警信号：预计今天白天至19日夜间，伊犁河谷、博州、塔城地区山区、石河子市南部山区、乌鲁木齐市山区、昌吉州山区、喀什地区南部山区、克州、和田地区、阿克苏地区、巴州、吐鲁番市山区、哈密市山区局地有暴雨或大暴雨，上述区域发生山洪和泥石流、山体滑坡等地质灾害的气象风险等级高，请加强防范。