Altay Prefecture

Xinjiang - China

2025-08-31

Altay Meteorological Observatory issues yellow lightning warning

Issue date: 2025-08-30T18:36+08:00

At 18:36 on August 30, 2025, the Altay Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for lightning: it is expected that from the night of August 30 to the day of August 31, there will be lightning activity in most parts of Habahe County and Altay City, Ulaste Town, Bestierek Township, Tost Township, and Kaljiao Town in Jimunai County, Chonghuer Town, Heiliutan, Kanas, and Hemu Scenic Area in Burqin County, Wulungu Lake District, Xia Ranch, Hongshanzui Port in Fuhai County, Fuyun County, Saikenbulake Xia Ranch, Jingexia Ranch, Aksaraxia Ranch, Qinghe County County, and northern mountainous areas, with the possibility of short-term heavy precipitation, hail, gusty winds, etc. Severe convective weather. Mountain tourists are advised to avoid unfavorable weather periods and refrain from outdoor activities during thunderstorms; Herdsmen should transfer their livestock in advance to prevent lightning strikes.

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.

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台发布大风蓝色预警

Issue date: 2025-08-30T12:39+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2025年8月30日12时39分发布大风蓝色预警信号：预计31日凌晨至9月1日白天，北疆大部、东疆和喀什地区、克州、阿克苏地区、巴州等地的部分区域先后有7～8级西北阵风，风口阵风13级左右，南疆盆地东部有8级左右偏东阵风，上述局部区域伴有沙尘天气，请加强防范。

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.