Dafang

Guizhou - China

2026-04-08

Dafang County Meteorological Observatory issues orange warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2026-04-08T14:28+08:00

At 14:28 on April 8, 2026, the Dafang County Meteorological Observatory upgraded the yellow warning signal for strong winds to an orange warning signal for strong winds. It is expected that in the next 24 hours, towns (streets) such as Hongqi, Muoge, Shunde, Jiuyi, Maochang, Dingxin, Machang, Niuchang, Lutang, Duijiang, Lihua, Huangnitang, Xiaotun, Yangchang, Liulong, Dongguan, Fengshan, Anle, Walnut, Daxi, Piaojing, Babao, Xinglong, Changshi, Guowa, Dashan, Xingsu, Sanyuan, Yuchong, Baili Dujuan Pudi, Baina, Shachang, Dashui, Huangni in our county will be affected by strong winds, with an average wind force of over 10 and gusts of wind. Level 11 or above, and continuous. Please check the doors, windows, and outdoor equipment; Try not to linger near glass doors, windows, or billboards when the public goes out; Strengthen the management of outdoor operations and activities in parks, scenic spots, water and underwater areas, docks, and high-altitude areas, and exercise caution when driving or suspending ships; Please ask relevant departments to do a good job in prevention and response, and pay attention to preventing various disasters and accidents caused by strong winds.

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.