Hami Meteorological Observatory updates blue warning for strong winds
Issue date: 2026-02-22T18:33+08:00
At 18:33 on February 22, 2026, the Hami Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that from the night of the 23rd to the morning of the 25th, there will be gusts of up to level 7 in Barkol County and Yiwu County; Nanhu Township, Qincheng Township, and Yamansu Town in Yizhou District, Sa erjuoke Township, Dahe Town, Baqiangzi Township, and the southern mountainous area of Balikun Town in Balikun County, and Weizixia Township, Tuhulu Township, and Xiamaya Township in Yiwu County with gusts of up to level 8; Shuangjingzi Township in Yizhou District, Dahongliuxia Township and Kuisu Town in Balikun County, and Naomaohu Town in Yiwu County with gusts of up to level 9; Sandaoling Town and Xishan Township in Yizhou District, Xialaoba Township, Borqiangji Town, and Santanghu Town in Balikun County, with gusts of up to 10 levels; Liushugou Township, Tianshan Township, and Duruke Township in Yizhou District, Qianshan Township and Yanchi Town in Yiwu County, with gusts of 11-12 levels. The main transportation routes include Xingxingxia and Baishanquan with gusts of 8 levels, Tuwu Copper Mine, Yandun, Harrow Road, and Luotuoquan with gusts of 9 levels, S328 line from 111 kilometers to 250 kilometers, Naoliu Road with gusts of 10 levels, Yiwanquan and Liaodun with gusts of 11 levels, and Thirteen Rooms in Baili Wind Zone with gusts of 12 levels; The period of strong winds will be from daytime to nighttime on the 24th. Locally, there may be varying degrees of sandstorms or wind blown snow weather. Please strengthen prevention measures.
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.
