Bortala Prefecture

Xinjiang - China

2025-04-17

Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issues yellow lightning warning

Issue date: 2025-04-16T17:49+08:00

The Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow lightning warning signal at 17:49 on April 16, 2025: It is expected that there will be a high possibility of lightning activity in most areas of Bortala this afternoon to night, accompanied by strong convective weather such as hail, short-term heavy precipitation, and thunderstorm winds above level 8 in some areas. Please strengthen prevention measures.

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暴雨蓝色预警

Issue date: 2025-04-16T16:42+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2025年4月16日16时42分发布暴雨蓝色预警信号：预计今天午后至明天白天，伊犁河谷、博州西部山区、塔城地区山区、阿勒泰地区东部、昌吉州山区、哈密市北部山区等地的局部区域有暴雨，累计降水量可达25～40毫米。上述局部区域出现短时强降水、雷暴大风、冰雹等强对流天气的可能性较大，山区局地山洪和泥石流、山体滑坡等地质灾害的气象风险等级高。请加强防范。

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: 2025-04-16T14:09+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2025年4月16日14时9分发布沙尘暴黄色预警信号：预计今天傍晚至明天白天，受大风天气影响，南疆盆地大部和吐鲁番市、哈密市等地的部分区域伴有扬沙或沙尘暴天气，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.

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台发布大风橙色预警

Issue date: 2025-04-16T13:43+08:00

新疆维吾尔自治区气象台2025年4月16日13时43分将大风蓝色升级为大风橙色预警信号：预计今天傍晚至17日白天，北疆东疆大部先后有6级偏北风，风口风力10～11级，阵风12～14级，南疆盆地中东部有6级左右偏北风转偏东风，局地阵风10～11级；南疆、东疆等地的部分区域伴有扬沙或沙尘暴天气。请加强防范。

Description

It may be affected by strong winds within 6 hours, with average wind force reaching above 10 or gusts above 11; or already affected by strong winds, with average wind force from 10 to 11, or gusts 11 to 12 and may continue.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments should do a good job in anti-gale emergency according to their duties;

2. Elementary and middle schools and units with relatively weak wind resistance should suspend classes and business, and reduce the number of people going out;

3. On-water operations in relevant waters and passing ships shall return to the port to avoid wind, strengthen port facilities, and prevent ships from anchoring,grounding and collision;

4. Cut off dangerous power sources, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by strong winds, and cover building materials;

5. Airports, railways, highways, water transportation and other units should take measures to ensure traffic safety, and relevant departments and units should pay attention to forest and grassland fire prevention.

Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issues a blue warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2025-04-16T10:09+08:00

At 10:09 am on April 16, 2025, the Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds: it is expected that there will be gusts of 5 to 6 levels in most parts of the hot springs and the eastern part of Jinghe from day to night today, and gusts of around 9 levels in the western mountainous areas of the hot springs, Sailimu Lake, Haxia Forest Farm and surrounding areas, Alashankou, Abihu to Toto Town. Relevant units and personnel are requested to be prepared for prevention.

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.