Hami Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for strong winds
Issue date: 2026-03-15T12:16+08:00
At 12:16 on March 15, 2026, the Hami Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that from the night of the 15th to the night of the 16th, gusts of up to level 7 will occur in Yiwu County; Sandaoling Town in Yizhou District, Dahongliuxia Township, Borqiangji Town, Salqioke Township, Kuisu Town in Barkol County, and Weizixia Township in Yiwu County with gusts of up to level 8; Xishan Township in Yizhou District, Xialaoba Township and Santanghu Town in Balikun County, Naomaohu Town, Qianshan Township, and Yanchi Town in Yiwu County, with gusts of up to level 9; Liushugou Township, Tianshan Township, and Deruoke Township in Yizhou District experienced gusts of up to 10 levels. The main transportation routes include Tuwu Copper Mine with gusts of 8 levels, Yiwanquan, Liaodun, Harrow Highway, and Naoliu Highway with gusts of 9 levels, and Baili Wind Zone with gusts of 10 levels; The main period of strong winds is during the daytime on the 16th. Locally, there may be 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.
