Sandstorm warning
The Central Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a blue warning for sandstorms at 06:00 on April 28:
It is expected that from 08:00 on April 28 to 08:00 on the 29th, there will be sand or floating dust weather in eastern and southern Xinjiang, western Inner Mongolia, central and western Ningxia, central Gansu, northern Qinghai and other places, of which there will be sandstorms or strong sandstorms in southern Xinjiang.
Defense Guide:
1. Be prepared for wind and sand, and close doors and windows in time;
2. Pay attention to carry masks, gauze towels and other dust-proof supplies to avoid damage to the eyes and respiratory tract caused by sand and dust, and do a good job of sealing precision instruments.
Rainstorm warning
The Central Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a blue warning for heavy rain at 06:00 on April 28:
It is expected that from 08:00 on April 28 to 08:00 on the 29th, there will be heavy to heavy rain in parts of central Inner Mongolia, northern Shaanxi, northern Shanxi, central and eastern Sichuan Basin, western Chongqing, eastern Guangdong, southern Fujian and other places, among them, there will be heavy rain (100~180 mm) in eastern Guangdong and southeastern Fujian. Some of the above areas are accompanied by short-term heavy precipitation (the maximum hourly rainfall is 30~50 mm, and can exceed 60 mm locally), and there are strong convective weather such as thunderstorms and strong winds locally.
Defense Guide:
1. The government and relevant departments should make preparations for rainstorm prevention in accordance with their duties;
2. Schools and kindergartens take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of students and children;
3. Drivers should pay attention to road water accumulation and traffic jams to ensure safety;
4. Inspect the drainage system of the city, farmland and fish pond, and prepare for drainage.
Severe convective weather warning
The Central Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a blue warning for severe convective weather at 06:00 on April 28:
It is expected that from 08:00 on April 28 to 08:00 on the 29th, there will be 8-10 thunderstorms with strong winds or hail in parts of southeastern Gansu, southern Ningxia, southwestern Shaanxi, northwest Shanxi, southeastern Anhui, southwestern Jiangsu, western Hunan, southern and eastern Jiangxi, southeastern Zhejiang, northwest Fujian, eastern Sichuan, central and western Chongqing, eastern and northern Guizhou, central and eastern Guangdong, etc. There will be thunderstorms and strong winds of more than 10 magnitudes in central and eastern Guangdong, with maximum winds of 11 or more; some areas in northwest Shanxi, eastern and southern Anhui, southwestern Jiangsu, central and southeastern Hunan, Jiangxi, eastern Zhejiang, Fujian, eastern Sichuan, central and western Chongqing, northern Guizhou, and central and eastern Guangdong will have short-term heavy precipitation weather, with a maximum hourly rainfall of 30-50 mm, and locally more than 60 mm.
Defense Guide:
1. The government and relevant departments shall make preparations for short-term rainstorm, lightning and strong winds in accordance with their duties, and the meteorological department shall prepare for artificial hail prevention operations;
2. Outdoor pedestrians and staff should reduce outdoor activities and stay away from scaffolding, billboards and other structures;
3. Drive poultry and livestock into covered places, close doors and windows and strengthen sheds;
4. Water operations in relevant waters and passing ships should take active countermeasures such as returning to the port to avoid or detouring, and the construction site should pay attention to covering construction materials and properly place outdoor items that are susceptible to heavy rain and hailstorms;
5. Inspect the drainage systems of cities, farmlands, and fish ponds, and prepare for drainage and defense against disasters such as flash floods, landslides, and debris flows.
Source: Central Meteorological Observatory
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