Ying County

Shanxi - China

2025-03-12

Yingxian Meteorological Observatory issues blue sand and dust warning

Issue date: 2025-03-11T21:31+08:00

The Yingxian Meteorological Observatory will continue to issue a blue sand and dust warning signal at 21:31 on March 11, 2025. The warning area includes all townships, towns (streets). The warning area has experienced sand or floating dust weather, which is expected to continue for the next 12 hours. Please prepare relevant units and personnel for prevention. Defense guidelines: 1. The government and relevant departments should carry out dust prevention work according to their responsibilities; 2. Stop outdoor sports activities; 3. Close doors and windows, reinforce structures such as enclosures, sheds, and billboards that are easily moved by the wind, properly place outdoor items that are susceptible to strong winds, and cover building materials; 4. Try to minimize going out and avoid outdoor activities for the elderly, children, and individuals with respiratory allergies; Personnel can wear dust prevention equipment such as masks and scarves when going out, and should clean their face and nose when returning from outside.

Yingxian Meteorological Observatory issues blue warning for strong winds

Issue date: 2025-03-11T09:13+08:00

The Yingxian Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning signal for strong winds at 09:13 on March 11, 2025, with the warning area covering all townships, towns (streets). It is expected that within the next 24 hours, the warning area may experience an average wind force of 5-6, gusts of 7 or above, and accompanied by sandstorms. Please prepare relevant units and personnel for prevention. Defense Guidelines: 1. The government and relevant departments shall carry out wind prevention work in accordance with their responsibilities; 2. Close doors and windows, reinforce structures such as enclosures, sheds, and billboards that are easily moved by the wind, properly place outdoor items that are susceptible to strong winds, and cover building materials; 3. Pedestrians should avoid riding bicycles as much as possible and avoid lingering under billboards, temporary structures, etc. when it is windy; 4. Relevant departments and units should pay attention to fire prevention in forests, grasslands, and other areas.

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.