Blue Alert for Lightning Issued Today

Attention

It is forecast that lightning may occur in Beijing from 16:40 on May 8, 2025 to 05:00 on May 9, 2025, which may cause lightning disasters.

Precautions are advised for your own safety:

1. If you are working outdoors, stay away from high ground and trees, and stop any work at heights or over water.
2. Avoid touching exposed metal objects, such as shovels, antennas, water pipes, wire fences, or gas pipes.
3. Close and stay away from doors and windows, and avoid using phones or other plugged-in electrical devices.
4. Be aware of the potential for short bursts of high winds, heavy rain, or hailstorms that may accompany thunderstorms.

(Source: Beijing Municipal Early Warning Center)