Qingyuan

Guangdong - China

2026-07-22

Qingyuan Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning for thunderstorms and strong winds

Issue date: 2026-07-22T12:42+08:00

Affected by the thunderstorm cloud cluster moving eastward and northward from Zhaoqing, it is expected that there will be strong thunderstorms in Qingcheng District in the next 3 hours, accompanied by short-term gusts of 6 to 8 levels in some areas, with a maximum hourly rainfall intensity of about 20 millimeters. The Qingyuan Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for thunderstorms and strong winds in Qingcheng District at 12:42 on July 22. The possibility of upgrading the warning signal in the future is relatively small. Please pay attention to defending against strong convective weather and the disasters it may cause.

Description

It may be affected by thunderstorms and gales within 6 hours, the average wind force can reach 8 or more, or gusts of 9 or more accompanied by strong lightning; or it has been affected by thunderstorms and gales, the average wind has reached 8-9, or gusts of 9-10 accompanied by strong lightning, and may continue.

Guidelines

1. Keep valuable electrical equipment that is vulnerable to lightning strikes properly, and put them in a safe place after power failure;

2. Residents in dangerous areas and dangerous houses, as well as ships, should take shelter from the wind. Never take shelter from rain under trees, electric poles, or tower cranes, and turn off mobile phones when lightning occurs;

3. Cut off neon signs and dangerous outdoor power supplies;

4. Stop outdoor group activities and evacuate people immediately;

5. Outdoor workers at high altitudes, waters, etc. stop working, and personnel from dangerous areas are evacuated;

6. Be prepared for wind and lightning protection;

7. Pay attention to the latest news of thunderstorms and gales reported by the relevant media and relevant windbreak notices, and students stay in a safe place;

8. Secure doors and windows, enclosures, scaffolds, temporary structures and other structures that are easily blown by the wind. Personnel should leave the temporary structures as soon as possible, and properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by thunderstorms and gales.