Qilian

Qinghai - China

2026-05-17

Qilian County Meteorological Observatory issues a yellow warning signal for strong winds

Issue date: 2026-05-17T15:35+08:00

The Qilian County Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for strong winds at 15:35 on May 17th: it is expected that from 15:35 on May 17th to 03:35 on May 18th, there will be strong winds of level 7 or above and gusts of level 8 or above in Babao Town, Molle Town, Zhamashi Township, Niuniugou Township, Ebao Town, Aruo Township, and Yanglong Township. Please prepare relevant units and personnel for prevention.

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.