Tori County Meteorological Observatory updates orange warning for strong winds [Level II/Severe]
Details
At 18:59 on April 17, 2026, the Tori County Meteorological Observatory upgraded the yellow warning signal for strong winds to an orange warning signal for strong winds: Currently, there is a level 11 westerly wind in the Kupu Township area, and it is expected that the strong wind weather will continue until the morning of the 18th. The wind speed in the wind zone from Akbeilidou Township, Miaoergou Town, 170tuan, Hatu Town, Wuxuete Township to Tiechanggou Town is 10 to 11 levels, with gusts of 12 levels. Please take all necessary precautions.
Recommendations
1. The government and relevant departments shall carry out emergency measures to prevent strong winds in accordance with their responsibilities; 2. Personnel should stay in windproof and safe places as much as possible, and should not go out unless necessary; 3. Close doors and windows, cut off dangerous power sources, properly place outdoor items that are susceptible to strong winds, and cover building materials; 4. Airports, railways, highways, water transportation and other units should take measures to ensure traffic safety; 5. Relevant departments and units should pay attention to forest and grassland fire prevention. During the forest and grassland fire prevention period, outdoor fire use is prohibited in forest and grassland areas; 6. Stop outdoor collective activities, outdoor high-altitude operations, water operations, etc. Tourist attractions (points) stop receiving and evacuating tourists, and agricultural departments guide farmers and orchards to take preventive and reinforcement measures; 7. Kindergartens and primary and secondary schools adjust their start and end times or suspend classes.