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Xinjiang - China
2025-08-16

Yili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issues yellow lightning warning

Issue date: 2025-08-15T14:12+08:00

The Meteorological Observatory of Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture issued a yellow lightning warning signal at 14:12 on August 15, 2025: It is expected that there will be lightning activity in some areas of counties and cities in the Ili River Valley from the afternoon to the night of the 15th, accompanied by short-term heavy precipitation, thunderstorm winds, hail and other severe 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.