**The Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning for high winds at 6 a.m. on February 18:It is expected that from 8 o'clock on February 18 to 8 o'clock on the 19th, there will be strong winds of 5 6 and gusts of 7 8 in Hexi, Gansu.
**The Meteorological Observatory issued a blue warning for sandstorms at 6 a.m. on February 18:Affected by cold air and strong winds, it is expected that from 8 o'clock on February 18 to 8 o'clock on the 19th, there will be sand or floating dust weather in some areas of southern Gansu.
Lanzhou Central Meteorological Observatory will continue to issue a blue warning for sandstorms in Gansu Province at 8:57 on February 18, 2024: At present, the dust weather in the five cities of Hexi has weakened, and it is expected that from day to night today, some places in Lanzhou, Linxia, Pingliang, Qingyang and other cities and prefectures, as well as some places in Zhangye, Wuwei, Dingxi, Tianshui and other cities, will still maintain sand or floating dust, please take precautions!
Cooling Warning:It is expected that today and tomorrow, most of Gansu will drop by 6 to 12 respectively, of which some areas in Hexi and other places in Gansu will drop by 12 to 20, and more than 20 locally.
Gansu public security traffic police tips
Travel on windy weather——
Reduce the speed of the vehicle:The faster the speed, the greater the impact on the stability of the vehicle, so when driving in windy weather, you should pay attention to reducing the speed appropriately and not driving fast.
Beware of tunnel openings, viaducts:Viaducts, highway tunnel entrances and other sections are most likely to encounter cross winds. If you find that the vehicle is affected by crosswinds, take the steering wheel firmly to control the body, and gently hit the direction in the opposite direction of the vehicle's deviation, and at the same time gently brake to slow down to reduce the impact of crosswinds.
Stay away from big trucks:In windy weather, large trucks transported beyond gauge and overload are more likely to lose control or overturn, and it is very easy to cause serious injury to vehicles or pedestrians next to them.
Traveling in dusty weather——
Close the windows and change the air conditioner to the internal circulation:Close the windows tightly to prevent sand and dust from flying into the car and affecting the driver's vision. The air conditioner in the car is changed to internal circulation to avoid damage to the dust filter caused by sand and dust.
Reasonable use of headlights, honking to warn other vehicles:When driving in dusty weather and the visibility of the surrounding environment decreases, turn on the width indicator lights, fog lights, and tail lights to improve the visibility of the vehicle itself, and at the same time reduce the speed of the vehicle and honk more horns to warn the front and rear vehicles.
Don't get close to the car, pay attention to the car behind:Don't get too close to the car, allow time to react to emergencies, and pay attention to the situation of the car behind you through the rearview mirror. If you are driving at high speeds, drive in the middle lane as much as possible to prevent the middle barrier, roadside boundary posts, billboards, etc. from being blown down by strong winds and causing accidents.
Reduce your speed and watch out for pedestrians:On windy days, some pedestrians cover their faces with scarves, or wrap themselves tightly in hats and long shirts, and their vision is limited to a certain extent, and they only care about moving forward without regard to motor vehicles. Motor vehicle drivers should slow down in advance, use horns to remind, avoid cautiously, and be ready to stop at any time.
Stay away from balconies, billboards, etc. when parking:In windy and dusty weather, try to choose underground parking lots, and if there is no underground parking lot, stay away from balconies, billboards, trees, etc., to avoid falling objects and branches from high altitudes and injuries to vehicles and personnel.
*: Gansu Public Security Traffic Police.