Hami

Xinjiang - China

2026-02-22

Hami Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2026-02-21T18:10+08:00

At 18:10 on February 21, 2026, the Hami Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that from the night of the 21st to the day of the 22nd, gusts of up to level 8 will occur in Xishan Township, Yizhou District, Xialaoba Township, Borqiangji Town, and Kuisu Town in Barkol County; Liushugou Township, Tianshan Township, and Duruke Township in Yizhou District, Santanghu Town in Balikun County, Qianshan Township and Yanchi Town in Yiwu County, with gusts of up to level 9. The main transportation routes include Tuwu Copper Mine, S328 line from 111 kilometers to 250 kilometers, Harrow Highway, Xingxingxia, Baishanquan with gusts of 7 levels, Yiwanquan and Liaodun with gusts of 9 levels, and Thirteen Rooms area with gusts of 10 levels in the Baili wind zone; 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.