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Jiaozhou Meteorological Observatory issues yellow warning signal for strong winds [Level III/Heavy], China
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At 14:55 on October 20, 2026, the Jiaozhou Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for strong winds: Due to the influence of cold air, it is expected that the northwest wind in all towns and streets of our city will gradually increase from tonight to tomorrow day, with gusts of 4-5 levels and 7 levels in inland areas, 5-6 levels and 8 levels in coastal areas, and 7-8 levels and 9-10 levels in Jiaozhou Bay and coastal waters. Please take precautions. Defense Guidelines: 1. The government and relevant departments shall carry out wind prevention work in accordance with their responsibilities; 2. Stop outdoor activities and dangerous outdoor operations such as high-altitude activities, and evacuate personnel and residents of dangerous buildings to sheltered areas as much as possible; 3. Take active measures to deal with water operations and passing ships in relevant waters, reinforce port facilities, and prevent ships from anchoring, stranding, and colliding; 4. Cut off outdoor hazardous power sources, properly place outdoor items that are susceptible to strong winds, and cover building materials; 5. Airports, highways and other units should take measures to ensure traffic safety, and relevant departments and units should pay attention to fire prevention of flammable materials in forest areas, grasslands and other areas.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 35.8617, 104.1954 |
|---|---|
| Region | jiaozhou city |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | China — cn-cma-xx |
| Cap Urgency | Unknown |
| Cap Certainty | Unknown |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-21T14:55:00+08:00 |
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