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Laoshan District Meteorological Observatory issues a yellow warning signal for strong winds [Level III/Heavy], China

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At 14:50 on October 20, 2026, the Laoshan District Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for strong winds: Due to the influence of cold air, it is expected that the northwest winds in various streets of our district will reach 5-6 levels with gusts of 8 levels, mountainous areas with gusts of 9 levels, and coastal areas with gusts of 7-8 levels with gusts of 9-10 levels from tonight to tomorrow noon. 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. Scenic areas and cable cars should take measures to prevent strong winds, and relevant water operations and passing ships should take active response measures. Port facilities should be reinforced to 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. Units such as stations and highways should take measures to ensure traffic safety, and relevant departments and units should pay attention to forest fire prevention.

Measurements

Coordinates35.8617, 104.1954
RegionLaoshan District
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityChina — cn-cma-xx
Cap UrgencyUnknown
Cap CertaintyUnknown
Cap Expires2026-10-21T14:50:00+08:00

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