Attention! The largest-scale sandstorm hits the north since the beginning of spring. How to avoid "eating dust"?

Strong winds! Cooling! Dust!

From yesterday to the 22nd, affected by cold air

Strong winds and cooling in most parts of northern my country

And sandstorm weather

This is the fourth large-scale sandstorm this year.

It is also the beginning of spring in the north.

The largest range of strong winds and dust weather process

(File photo. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ren Chao)

Affected by cold air

20:00 on the 20th to 20:00 on the 22nd

Eastern Xinjiang, most of Inner Mongolia, and most of Northeast China

Most of North China, northern Huanghuai, etc.

The temperature generally dropped by 4 to 8 degrees Celsius

Some areas will drop by 8-10℃

Among them, the eastern part of Inner Mongolia and the northern part of Heilongjiang

Temperatures in parts of western Jilin and other places may drop by more than 12°C

Most of the above-mentioned areas will have winds of 5 to 7 levels, with gusts of 8 to 10 levels.

Local gusts may reach above level 11

(Photo source: China National Meteorological Administration)

April 21, 6:00

The Central Meteorological Observatory continues to release

Sandstorm blue warning

Expected to be from 8:00 on the 21st to 8:00 on the 22nd

Southern Xinjiang Basin, central, western and southeastern Inner Mongolia

Ningxia, central and northern Shaanxi, central and northern Shanxi

Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, western Jilin

There will be blowing sand or dust weather in southern Heilongjiang and other places

(Photo source: China National Meteorological Administration)

Rao Xiaoqin, chief forecaster of the Central Meteorological Observatory, introduced

This strong wind and dust weather presents

Characteristics of "strong wind and great impact of sand and dust"

It will affect most of northern my country from west to east.

This is the largest-scale wind and dust weather process in the north since the beginning of spring

at the same time

This sandstorm process is very serious in terms of wind force and sand

It will be the strongest in Beijing since the beginning of spring this year.

In addition, there may be a level 9 gale in some areas

PM10 concentration may reach 500ug/m³ or even higher

AQI (Air Quality Index) "explodes"

Editor's reminder

The strong winds in the north are very fierce

Be prepared for wind and sand prevention, and close doors and windows in time

Remember to bring masks, scarves and other dust-proof items

Prevent dust from damaging eyes and respiratory tract

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Attention! Not all dusty weather is called sandstorm

Everyone remember to close the windows and take precautions when going out!

Comprehensive sources: Xinhuanet, CCTV News, China Meteorological Center, China Weather Network, etc.