Houma

Shanxi - China

2025-05-05

Houma Meteorological Observatory issues blue sand and dust warning

Issue date: 2025-05-05T11:33+08:00

The Houma Meteorological Observatory issued a blue sand and dust warning signal at 11:33 am on May 5, 2025, with the warning area covering all townships, towns (streets). It is expected that there may be sand or floating dust weather in the 12 hour warning area, or sand or floating dust weather has already occurred and may continue. Please prepare relevant units and personnel for prevention. Defense guidelines: 1. The government and relevant departments should carry out dust prevention work according to their responsibilities; 2. Stop outdoor sports activities; 3. Close doors and windows, reinforce structures such as enclosures, sheds, and billboards that are easily moved by the wind, properly place outdoor items that are susceptible to strong winds, and cover building materials; 4. Try to minimize going out and avoid outdoor activities for the elderly, children, and individuals with respiratory allergies; Personnel can wear dust prevention equipment such as masks and scarves when going out, and should clean their face and nose when returning from outside.

Houma Meteorological Observatory issues a yellow warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2025-05-05T11:26+08:00

The Houma Meteorological Observatory upgraded and issued a yellow warning signal for strong winds at 11:26 am on May 5, 2025. The warning area covers all townships, towns (streets). It is expected that the 12 hour warning area may be affected by strong winds, with an average wind force of 8 or above, or gusts of 9 or above; Or it may have been affected by strong winds, with an average wind speed of 8-9 levels, or gusts of 9-10 levels that may persist. Please prepare relevant units and personnel for prevention. Defense Guidelines: 1. The government and relevant departments shall carry out wind prevention work in accordance with their responsibilities; 2. Stop outdoor activities and dangerous outdoor operations such as high-altitude activities, and evacuate personnel and residents of dangerous buildings to sheltered areas as much as possible; 3. Cut off outdoor hazardous power sources, properly place outdoor items that are susceptible to strong winds, and cover building materials; 4. Airports, highways and other units should take measures to ensure traffic safety, and relevant departments and units should pay attention to fire prevention in forests, grasslands and other areas.

Description

It may be affected by strong winds within 12 hours, the average wind force can reach 8 or above, or gusts above 9; or it has been affected by strong winds, the average wind is 8-9, or gusts 9-10 and may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments should do a good job of preventing gale in accordance with their duties;

2. Stop outdoor activities such as outdoor activities and high-altitude dangerous operations. People in dangerous areas and residents of dangerous houses should try their best to turn to shelters for shelter;

3. Water operations in relevant waters and passing ships take active countermeasures to reinforce port facilities to prevent ships from anchoring, grounding and collision;

4. Cut off outdoor dangerous power sources, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by strong winds, and cover building materials;

5. Airports, expressways and other units should take measures to ensure traffic safety, and relevant departments and units should pay attention to fire prevention in forests and grasslands.