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

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At 01:10 on October 21, 2026, the Qianxi Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow warning signal for lightning: it is expected that thunderstorms will occur in towns (streets) such as Honglin, Hongshui, Linquan, Jinxing, Dujuan, Shuixi, Wenfeng, Gantang, Guanyindong, Xinren, Tieshi, Dingxin, Re, Zhongping, Zhongjian, Daguan, Zhongshan, Supu, Baili Dujuan Jinpo, Renhe, etc. in the next 6 hours, which may cause lightning disasters and accidents. Local areas will be accompanied by strong convective weather such as strong winds, short-term heavy rainfall, hail, etc. Please pay attention to staying 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. Relevant departments should do a good job in lightning response and strengthen the prevention of disasters and accidents caused by lightning activities.

Measurements

Coordinates35.8617, 104.1954
RegionQianxi City
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityChina — cn-cma-xx
Cap UrgencyUnknown
Cap CertaintyUnknown
Cap Expires2026-10-22T01:10:32+08:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Qianxi City

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