Bulletin updated at 01:45 HKT
21/
Aug
/2008
Tropical Cyclone Warning
Here is the latest Tropical Cyclone Bulletin issued by the Hong Kong Observatory. The Standby Signal, No. 1 is in force. This means that a tropical cyclone now centred within about 800 kilometres of Hong Kong may affect us. At 2 a.m., Typhoon Nuri was estimated to be about 610 kilometres east-southeast of Hong Kong (near 19.8 degrees north 119.4 degrees east) and is forecast to move northwest or west-northwest at about 14 kilometres per hour towards southern China.According to the present forecast track, the chance of issuing the Strong Wind Signal number three this morning is low. Under the influence of the outer circulation of Nuri, showers and thunderstorms are expected in Hong Kong later today.(Precautionary Announcements with No. 1 Signal) 1. Some precautions against damage should be taken now, gutters and drains should be cleared of obstructions. Hinges, bolts, locks and shutters of windows and doors should be checked. 2. All small vessels including low power vessels and fishing vessels in open sea should seek shelter as soon as possible. Please take any precautions necessary for small vessels and secure them properly with moorings. 3. Since there may be swells, you are advised to stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports. 4. Listen to your radio, watch your TV or browse the Hong Kong Observatory's web site for information on the tropical cyclone.
