Jiangsu - China   2026-04-17   Friday   34.20N, 117.28E

Xuzhou

Jiangsu - China
2026-04-17

Xuzhou Meteorological Observatory issues orange warning for heavy fog

Issue date: 2026-04-17T05:06+08:00

At 05:02 on April 17, 2026, the Xuzhou Meteorological Observatory issued an orange warning signal for heavy fog: it is expected that some towns (streets) in Gulou, Yunlong, Quanshan, Economic Development Zone, Port, Tongshan, Jiawang, Fengxian, Peixian, Pizhou, Xinyi, Suining and other areas will experience fog with an visibility of less than 200 meters and locally less than 50 meters this morning. The Municipal Emergency Bureau, Public Security Bureau, and Meteorological Bureau remind people to 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.