Bortala Prefecture

Xinjiang - China

2026-02-20

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

Issue date: 2026-02-19T13:02+08:00

At 13:02 on February 19, 2026, the Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that from this afternoon to tomorrow night, there will be gusts of about 10 levels in the southern mountainous areas of the western part of the hot springs, the surrounding areas of Sailimu Lake, and Toto Town, and gusts of about 11 levels in the Haxia Forest Farm, Alashankou to Abihu line, with a maximum wind force of 12 levels. Relevant units and personnel are requested to be prepared for prevention.

Description

It may be affected by strong winds within 12 hours, the average wind force can reach 8 or above, or gusts above 9; or it has been affected by strong winds, the average wind is 8-9, or gusts 9-10 and may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments should do a good job of preventing gale in accordance with their duties;

2. Stop outdoor activities such as outdoor activities and high-altitude dangerous operations. People in dangerous areas and residents of dangerous houses should try their best to turn to shelters for shelter;

3. Water operations in relevant waters and passing ships take active countermeasures to reinforce port facilities to prevent ships from anchoring, grounding and collision;

4. Cut off outdoor dangerous power sources, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by strong winds, and cover building materials;

5. Airports, expressways and other units should take measures to ensure traffic safety, and relevant departments and units should pay attention to fire prevention in forests and grasslands.

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台发布大风蓝色预警

Issue date: 2026-02-19T12:18+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2026年2月19日12时18分发布大风蓝色预警信号：预计今天夜间至20日夜间，博州、塔城地区、阿勒泰地区、克拉玛依市、乌鲁木齐市、昌吉州、巴州北部、吐鲁番市、哈密市等地的部分区域先后有8级左右西北阵风，风口风力10～11级，阵风12～13级，局部区域有风吹雪，请加强防范。

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.