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Anshun Meteorological Observatory issues yellow lightning warning [Level III/Heavy], China

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At 23:57 on October 20th, the Anshun Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for lightning: it is expected that lightning activity will occur in the Huangguoshu Tourist Area (Huangguoshu Town, Baishui Town, Longgong Town) and Economic Development Zone (Yaopu Town, Songqi Town, Xihang Street) of our city within the next 6 hours. Local areas may be accompanied by short-term heavy rainfall, strong winds and other strong convective weather, which may cause lightning disasters and accidents. Please stay away from large trees, corners of walls or places with protruding metal objects. Do not hold objects with metal sharp corners upside down in your hands or carry them on your shoulders.

Measurements

Coordinates35.8617, 104.1954
RegionAnshun City
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityChina — cn-cma-xx
Cap UrgencyUnknown
Cap CertaintyUnknown
Cap Expires2026-10-21T23:59:09+08:00

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Source updated 1 hour ago (Oct 20, 2026 16:12 UTC) · we last heard from WMO Alert Hub (national weather services) 22 seconds ago

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Area as the agency stated it: Anshun City

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