Urumqi County

Xinjiang - China

2026-10-05

Urumqi Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2026-10-04T15:24+08:00

At 15:24 on October 4, 2026, the Urumqi Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that there will be southeast gusts of about 8 levels in some areas of the urban area tonight, gusts of about 9 levels in the areas from the southern suburbs to Chaiwobao and Xishan to Bagang, and gusts of 10-11 levels in the areas from Ulabo to Hongyanchi, accompanied by sand in some areas. It is recommended to take precautions.

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.

Urumqi County Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2026-10-04T13:55+08:00

At 13:55 on October 4, 2026, the Urumqi County Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that from now until tonight, there will be intermittent southeast gusts of 8-9 levels in some areas of Banfanggou Town, Saldaban Township, Tori Township, and Shuixigou Town in Urumqi County, accompanied by sand and dust in some areas. It is recommended to take precautions.

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.