Congtai

Hebei - China

2026-08-13

Handan Meteorological Observatory updates lightning yellow warning

Issue date: 2026-08-12T17:33+08:00

At 17:32 on August 12, 2026, the Handan Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a yellow warning signal for lightning: it is expected that all counties (cities, districts) in Handan City will be affected by lightning weather from this evening to tomorrow day. Thunderstorms may be accompanied by short-term heavy precipitation, short-term strong winds and other strong convective weather. Please pay attention to prevention.

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.

河北省气象台更新暴雨黄色预警

Issue date: 2026-08-12T10:07+08:00

河北省气象台2026年08月12日10时07分继续发布暴雨黄色预警信号：受台风外围暖湿气流和冷空气共同影响，本次降水过程从11日白天开始。截至12日08时，张家口、承德、保定、雄安新区、廊坊、石家庄、邢台、邯郸等地的部分地区已出现暴雨到大暴雨。预计12日白天到夜间，承德中南部、唐山中北部、秦皇岛北部和保定、廊坊及以南地区仍有较强降水，雨量分布不均，部分地区1小时雨量可达50毫米以上或6小时雨量可达70毫米以上，其中承德南部、唐山北部、保定东部、石家庄、邯郸等地的局部地区累计降水量可达120-150毫米。山区及浅山区有出现山洪、泥石流、滑坡等次生灾害的风险，低洼地区有积水风险，请注意防范。

Description

Rainfall will reach more than 50 mm within 6 hours, or it has reached more than 50 mm and the rainfall may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall do a good job in preventing rainstorms in accordance with their duties;

2. The traffic management department shall adopt traffic control measures on heavy rainfall road sections according to road conditions, and implement traffic guidance on road sections with stagnant water;

3. Cut off dangerous outdoor power supplies in low-lying areas, suspend outdoor operations in open areas, and transfer people in dangerous areas and residents of dangerous houses to safe places to avoid rain;

4. Check the drainage system of cities, farmlands, and fish ponds, and take necessary drainage measures.

Handan Meteorological Observatory updates yellow warning for thunderstorms and strong winds

Issue date: 2026-08-12T09:44+08:00

At 9:43 am on August 12, 2026, the Handan Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a yellow warning signal for thunderstorms and strong winds: it is expected that all counties (cities, districts) in Handan City will experience thunderstorms and strong winds from day to night today, with gusts of up to 7-8 levels. Please take precautions.