Urumqi County

Xinjiang - China

2026-05-12

Urumqi County Meteorological Observatory issues yellow lightning warning

Issue date: 2026-05-11T22:26+08:00

At 22:26 on May 11, 2026, the Urumqi County Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for lightning: it is expected that lightning activity may occur in Saldaban Township, Tori Township, Shuixigou Town, Gangou Township, and Banfanggou Town of Urumqi County tonight, accompanied by short-term heavy precipitation and winds of around level 8 in some areas. It is recommended to take precautions.

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更新大风黄色预警

Issue date: 2026-05-11T19:59+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2026年5月11日19时59分将大风蓝色升级为大风黄色预警信号：目前，乌鲁木齐市、克州、阿克苏地区、吐鲁番市、哈密市的部分区域已经出现10～13级大风，预计今天夜间至12日夜间，乌鲁木齐市、昌吉州、喀什地区、克州、阿克苏地区北部、巴州北部、吐鲁番市、哈密市等地的部分区域先后仍将有10级左右大风，三十里风区、百里风区阵风13级。12日白天到13日白天，南疆盆地中东部有8～9级偏东阵风；上述部分区域有扬沙或沙尘暴。请加强防范。

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 orange warning for heavy fog

Issue date: 2026-05-11T14:16+08:00

At 14:16 on May 11, 2026, the Urumqi County Meteorological Observatory issued an orange warning signal for heavy fog: it is expected that fog with visibility less than 200 meters will intermittently appear in the areas of Banfanggou Town and Shuixigou Town in Urumqi County from now until night, and there may be fog with visibility less than 50 meters in some areas. Please pay attention to prevention.

Description

Fog with a visibility of less than 200 meters may appear within 6 hours, or fog with a visibility of less than 200 meters and greater than or equal to 50 meters may have appeared and will continue.

Guidelines

1. Relevant departments and units should do anti-fog work according to their responsibilities;

2. Airports, highways, ferry terminals and other units strengthen dispatching and command;

3. Drivers must strictly control the traveling speed of vehicles and ships;

4. Reduce outdoor activities.

Urumqi Meteorological Station Releases rainstorm Blue Warning

Issue date: 2026-05-11T13:58+08:00

At 13:58 on May 11, 2026, the meteorological station of Urumqi County issued a blue warning signal for rainstorm: it is expected that there will be a rainstorm with an accumulated precipitation of more than 24.1 mm in the daytime from now to 12 in Shuixigou Town, Gangou Township, Sardaban Township, Toli Township and Banfanggou Town of Urumqi County, paying attention to preventing possible disasters such as flash floods, landslides and mud rock flows.

Description

Rainfall will reach more than 50 mm within 12 hours, or it has reached more than 50 mm and the rainfall may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments shall make preparations for rainstorm prevention in accordance with their duties;

2. Schools and kindergartens take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of students and children;

3. Drivers should pay attention to road water and traffic jams to ensure safety;

4. Check the drainage systems of cities, farmlands, and fish ponds, and prepare for drainage.

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台发布沙尘暴黄色预警

Issue date: 2026-05-10T16:50+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2026年5月10日16时50分发布沙尘暴黄色预警信号：预计11日白天到13日白天，东疆、南疆盆地大部将有扬沙或沙尘暴，其中和田地区、巴州等地的局部区域有能见度小于500米的强沙尘暴。11日白天，石河子市、乌鲁木齐市、昌吉州等地的部分区域有短时扬沙。请加强防范。

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.