China News Service, Taiyuan, March 15 (Liu Xiaohong) On the 15th, many parts of northern China were covered by sandstorms, and Shanxi was no exception.
At the time when the province issued the yellow dust storm warning, the strong wind and cooling weather had "visited", and at the same time, some areas of Shanxi would be "embellished" by rain.
According to news from the Shanxi Meteorological Observatory, starting at 2 o'clock on the 15th, sandstorms, blowing sand and floating dust weather occurred in the northern part of the province, with visibility between 400 and 2,100 meters.
Sandstorms, blowing sand and floating dust weather occurred in the northern part of Shanxi Province, with visibility between 0.4 and 2.1 kilometers.
Photo by Wei Liang
At 13:00 on the same day, the Shanxi Provincial Meteorological Observatory changed and issued a yellow dust storm warning. The warning areas were Xinzhou, Luliang, Taiyuan, Jinzhong Pingchuan, and the northern part of Yangquan.
Affected by both ground cyclones and cold air, sandstorms have already appeared in some parts of the warning area, which will continue in the next 12 hours; sandstorms will also appear in the rest of the warning area in the next 12 hours (visibility is less than 1000 meters).
The streets of Taiyuan on the 15th were filled with yellow sand, and local visibility was less than 500 meters. The roofs of passing vehicles were "carried" with a layer of gray, and gradually disappeared into a patch of yellow. Passersby riding electric bicycles on the street, wearing masks and squinting. Hurrying with his eyes; in order to block contact with sand and dust, some pedestrians covered their faces with clothes.
On the occasion of the visit in the dusty weather, Shanxi's cold air set sail, and the strong wind and cooling weather also came to "join the fun."
Photo by Wei Liang
This sandstorm is the strongest sandstorm that northern China has encountered in the past ten years.
In this regard, many netizens have shared the sand and dust weather they have seen on social platforms; some netizens put out "anti-dust masks" and regarded them as necessary weapons for travel; some netizens joked that "Today is a serious dirt-eater day."
On the occasion of the visit in the dusty weather, Shanxi's cold air set sail, and the strong wind and cooling weather also came to "join the fun."
The Shanxi Meteorological Observatory issued a blue gale warning on the 14th. The warning areas are Datong, Shuozhou, Xinzhou, Luliang, Taiyuan, Yangquan, Jinzhongshan, eastern Changzhi, and eastern Jincheng.
Affected by the cold air, it is expected that in the next 24 hours, some areas in the warning area will be affected by strong winds, with an average wind force of 4 to 5 and gusts of 7 or more.
This sandstorm is the strongest sandstorm that northern China has encountered in the past ten years.
Photo by Wei Liang
In response to severe weather, climate experts in Shanxi Province reminded the public to close doors and windows, reinforce structures that are easily moved by wind, such as hoardings, scaffolds, and billboards, properly arrange outdoor objects that are easily affected by strong winds, and cover building materials. Good sealing of precision instruments; pay attention to wearing masks, gauze and other dust-proof products to prevent sand and dust from causing damage to the eyes and respiratory tract; pedestrians should try to ride bicycles as little as possible, and do not stay under billboards, temporary structures, etc. when the wind is blowing; Patients with respiratory diseases and those who are more sensitive to wind and sand should not go outdoors. At the same time, relevant departments and units should pay attention to fire prevention in forests and grasslands.
According to news from the Shanxi Meteorological Observatory, from the afternoon to the night of the 15th, most parts of Shanxi will have blowing sand or floating dust, sandstorms in the northern and central areas, and strong sandstorms in some areas. From daytime to the night after tomorrow, there will be light rain or sleet in parts of Shanxi. There is light to moderate snow in the northern and central mountains.
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