Tongren

Qinghai - China

2026-08-08

Tongren Meteorological Observatory issues yellow lightning warning signal

Issue date: 2026-08-08T17:38+08:00

The Tongren Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow lightning warning signal at 17:38 on August 8, 2026: It is expected that lightning activity may occur in the Tongren area from 17:38 to 23:38 on August 8, which may cause lightning disasters. Relevant units and personnel are requested to be prepared for prevention.

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.

Tongren Meteorological Observatory issues orange hail warning signal

Issue date: 2026-08-08T16:20+08:00

The Tongren Meteorological Observatory issued an orange hail warning signal at 16:20 on August 8, 2026: It is expected that hail weather will occur in Dawa Town, Qukuhu Township, and Zhamao Township from 16:20 to 22:20 on August 8, and there may be hail disasters. Relevant units and personnel are requested to be prepared for prevention.

Description

Hail weather may occur within 6 hours and may cause hail damage.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments should do a good job of preventing hail in emergency response according to their responsibilities;

2. The meteorological department is ready for manual anti-hail operations and selects the opportunity to perform operations;

3. Outdoor pedestrians immediately go to a safe place for temporary shelter;

4. Drive poultry and livestock into covered places, and properly protect outdoor objects or equipment such as cars that are vulnerable to hail attack;

5. Pay attention to preventing lightning disasters accompanied by hail weather.