Urumqi County

Xinjiang - China

2026-04-17

Urumqi Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for sandstorms

Issue date: 2026-04-17T19:06+08:00

The Urumqi Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for sandstorms at 19:06 on April 17, 2026: It is expected that there will be sandstorms or sandstorms in most parts of the urban area and the north of the city in the next 6 hours, and it is recommended to take precautions

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.

Urumqi County Meteorological Observatory issues blue frost warning

Issue date: 2026-04-17T17:35+08:00

The Urumqi County Meteorological Observatory issued a blue frost warning signal at 17:35 on April 17, 2026: It is expected that the lowest ground temperature in Saardaban Township, Gangou Township, Shuixigou Town, Banfanggou Town, and Tori Township of Urumqi County will drop below 0 degrees Celsius in the next 48 hours, with varying degrees of frost, which will have a certain impact on agricultural and animal husbandry production. It is recommended to take precautions.

Description

The minimum temperature on the ground will drop below 0°C within 48 hours and will have an impact on agriculture, or it has dropped below 0°C, and has an impact on agriculture, may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and the agricultural and forestry authorities shall make preparations for frost prevention in accordance with their duties;

2. Certain protective measures shall be taken for the breeding of crops, vegetables, flowers, melons and fruits, and forestry;

3. Rural grassroots organizations and farmers should pay attention to local frost warning information in order to take measures to strengthen protection.

乌鲁木齐县气象台发布道路结冰黄色预警

Issue date: 2026-04-17T17:29+08:00

乌鲁木齐县气象台2026年4月17日17时20分发布道路结冰黄色预警信号：预计目前至19日上午乌鲁木齐县大部区域有降水降温天气，道路湿滑，可能出现对交通有影响的道路结冰，请加强防范。

Description

When the road surface temperature is lower than 0°C, precipitation occurs, and road icing that affects traffic may occur within 12 hours.

Guidelines

1. The transportation, public security and other departments shall prepare for road icing in accordance with their duties;

2. Drivers should pay attention to road conditions and drive safely;

3. Pedestrians ride bicycles as little as possible when going out, and pay attention to non-slip.

Urumqi Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2026-04-17T16:58+08:00

At 16:58 on April 17, 2026, the Urumqi Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that there will be northwest gusts of around level 8 in most areas of Urumqi from this evening to night, and some areas will be accompanied by sand and dust. 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.