Wenquan

Xinjiang - China

2026-07-07

Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issues a yellow lightning warning

Issue date: 2026-07-06T23:58+08:00

At 23:58 on July 6, 2026, the Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for lightning: it is expected that there will be a high possibility of lightning activity in the mountainous areas of Bole and the north and south of Wenquan, as well as in the shallow mountain belt and around Lake Selimu in the next 6 hours, accompanied by short-term heavy precipitation, hail, thunderstorms of level 8 or above, and other severe convective weather 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.

Wenquan County Meteorological Observatory issues orange hail warning

Issue date: 2026-07-06T18:57+08:00

At 18:57 on July 6, 2026, the Meteorological Observatory of Wenquan County issued an orange hail warning signal: Currently, the center of strong convection is located in the southern mountainous area of Harinu Grassland in Zalmut Township. It is expected that there may be hail weather along the southern mountainous area from Zalmut Township to Taxiu Township in Wenquan County from this afternoon to night, accompanied by short-term heavy precipitation, thunderstorms, strong winds and other strong convective activities, which may cause hail disasters. Please strengthen prevention.

Description

Hail weather may occur within 6 hours and may cause hail damage.

Guidelines

1. The government and relevant departments should do a good job of preventing hail in emergency response according to their responsibilities;

2. The meteorological department is ready for manual anti-hail operations and selects the opportunity to perform operations;

3. Outdoor pedestrians immediately go to a safe place for temporary shelter;

4. Drive poultry and livestock into covered places, and properly protect outdoor objects or equipment such as cars that are vulnerable to hail attack;

5. Pay attention to preventing lightning disasters accompanied by hail weather.