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Putuo District Meteorological Observatory issues a yellow warning for strong winds [Level III/Severe], China
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At 17:30 on October 20, 2026, the Putuo District Meteorological Observatory in Zhoushan City issued a yellow warning signal for strong winds: due to the combined influence of cold air and the peripheral circulation of the typhoon, it is expected that all towns (streets), functional areas, and nearby sea areas in our district will experience northwest winds of 7 levels and gusts of 8-9 levels tonight, northerly winds of 7-8 levels and gusts of 9 levels tomorrow, northeast winds of 7-8 levels and gusts of 9 levels the day after tomorrow, and 6-7 levels and gusts of 8 levels the night after tomorrow. Please pay attention to preventing the adverse effects of strong winds on offshore vessels, construction projects, high-altitude operations, outdoor activities, etc.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 35.8617, 104.1954 |
|---|---|
| Region | Putuo District |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | China — cn-cma-xx |
| Cap Urgency | Unknown |
| Cap Certainty | Unknown |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-21T17:30:00+08:00 |
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Source updated 1 hour ago (Oct 20, 2026 09:39 UTC) · we last heard from WMO Alert Hub (national weather services) 41 seconds ago
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