Hotan Prefecture

Xinjiang - China

2026-07-25

Hotan Regional Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for sandstorms

Issue date: 2026-07-24T19:12+08:00

At 19:12 on July 24, 2026, the Hotan Regional Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for sandstorms: it is expected that there will be short-term sandstorms or sandstorms in most parts of Hotan from tonight to the 25th, and the minimum visibility will drop to below 1000 meters. In some areas, the visibility will drop to below 500 meters, with gusts of 5-6 levels. In the northern desert areas and wind vents, gusts of 7-8 levels are expected. Please pay attention to prevention.

Description

Sandstorms may occur within 12 hours (visibility is less than 1000m), or sandstorms have occurred and may continue.

Guidelines

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

2. Close doors and windows, reinforce enclosures, scaffolds, billboards and other structures that are easily blown by the wind, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by high winds, cover building materials, and do a good job of sealing precision instruments;

3. Take care to bring dust-proof supplies such as masks and gauze to avoid damage to the eyes and respiratory tract caused by sand and dust;

4. Patients with respiratory diseases and those who are more sensitive to wind and sand should not go outdoors.

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台发布雷电黄色预警

Issue date: 2026-07-24T12:43+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2026年7月24日12时43分发布雷电黄色预警信号：预计今天中午至夜间，伊犁河谷、博州、塔城地区、阿勒泰地区、石河子市、乌鲁木齐市、昌吉州、喀什地区、克州、阿克苏地区、巴州的局部区域将有雷电活动，局地伴有短时强降水、8级及以上雷暴大风、冰雹等强对流天气，请加强防范。

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.

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台发布暴雨蓝色预警

Issue date: 2026-07-21T19:01+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2026年7月21日19时01分发布暴雨蓝色预警信号：预计21日夜间至25日夜间，伊犁河谷、博州、塔城地区、昌吉州山区、喀什地区山区、克州山区、和田地区山区、阿克苏地区山区、巴州山区等地的局部区域有暴雨或大暴雨，日最大降水量25～60毫米；上述区域出现短时强降水（最大小时降雨量15～40毫米）、8级左右雷暴大风、冰雹等强对流天气的可能性较大，发生山洪和泥石流、山体滑坡等地质灾害的气象风险等级高，请加强防范。