Four warnings for sandstorms, severe storms, rain and strong convection were issued!
From the 27th to the 28th, the weather affecting our country will be more complicated, especially in the northern region. From west to east, strong winds, cooling and sandy weather will occur in northwest, north China, and northeastern China. The Central Meteorological Observatory issued four warnings on the 27th: a yellow warning for sandstorms, a blue warning for strong winds, a blue warning for heavy rain and a blue warning for severe convective weather.
This is the national sand and dust weather forecast map released by the Central Meteorological Observatory on the 27th. As can be seen from this picture, from 08:00 on the 27th to 08:00 on the 28th, sand and dust weather will affect more than ten provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in the north. The areas marked in yellow on the map may encounter blowing sand or dust, the areas marked in orange may encounter sandstorms, and dark red indicates the arrival of strong sandstorms.
Inner Mongolia: Many places were hit by strong winds and dust, and some highways were closed
On the morning of the 27th, sandstorms with visibility less than 1 kilometer occurred in the northern and eastern parts of Baotou City, the central and northern parts of Ulanqab City, the western part of Xilingol League, and the western part of Chifeng City in Inner Mongolia. Among them, a strong sandstorm occurred in Sunit Right Banner of Xilingol League, with a minimum visibility of 60 meters. The Xilingol League Meteorological Observatory issued a red sandstorm warning on the 27th. At present, the local government has adopted emergency measures such as suspending work, suspending classes, suspending production, and suspending operations. Affected by sandstorms, traffic control has been implemented on some road sections in Inner Mongolia so far, and 2 highways have been closed across the board. In the next two days, there will be blowing sand and local sandstorms in the western, central and southeastern regions of Inner Mongolia.
Obvious sand and dust weather occurred in Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei and other places
It is understood that the impact of this sandstorm is very wide. In addition to Inner Mongolia, Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei and other places also experienced obvious blowing sand or floating dust weather on the 27th. On the 27th, the Central Meteorological Observatory upgraded the sandstorm warning to a yellow warning.
Four warnings for sandstorms, severe storms, rain and strong convection were issued!
Zhang Bihui, director of the Environmental Meteorology Office of the National Meteorological Center: It is expected that this sand and dust weather will further develop in the afternoon of the 27th, and will gradually affect North China starting from the night of the 27th. In addition, the northwest and west-northeast regions of our country will be affected by sand and dust weather. Affected by the additional cold air on the 28th, there will still be sand and dust weather in central Inner Mongolia and North China. This sand and dust weather is expected to weaken and dissipate on the 29th.
In the next ten days, Northeast China and other places need to prevent freezing damage
With the arrival of a new round of cold air, most of Northeast China and parts of Inner Mongolia will experience significant snowfall, and it is necessary to guard against the risks of strong winds, snowstorms and freezing damage.
Protect yourself in sandy weather
When sandy weather comes, try to avoid going out; drive slowly and turn on headlights and fog lights; if you need to do outdoor activities, use wet towels or gauze to protect your eyes, mouth and nose; when you return to the room, wash your face promptly...( CCTV News Client)