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| Expected movement of Typhoon Nesat (HKO photo) |
The Hong Kong Observatory has raised Standby Signal No. 1 as Typhoon Nesat (known as Tyhoon Neneng when it was in the Philippines) moved to within 480 kilometers south of Hong Kong and to 460 kilometers at 2 am.
At about 8am today, the Observatory said it will issue strong wind sigal no 3 between 10am and noon today, after Nesat intensified over the past few hours. Based on its present track, the storm will be closest to Hong Kong during the day.
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“Depending on the changes in local winds, the Observatory
will consider issuing the Strong Wind Signal, No. 3. Members of the public are
advised to take note of the latest weather information before departing today
morning,” the Observatory said.
In a bulletin issued at 1 am, the Observatory said; ‘Typhoon
Nesat was estimated to be about 480 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong (near
19.9 degrees north 118.0 degrees east) and is forecast to move west or
west-southwest at about 15 kilometres per hour crossing the northern part of
the South China Sea.
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“Under the combined
effect of Nesat and the northeast monsoon, there will be occasionally strong
winds over offshore waters and on high ground. The Standby Signal, No. 1 will
remain in force before 5 a.m. today morning. Winds are expected to strengthen
gradually today,” the Observatory said.
With the warning came The Observatory’s advice:
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1. Precautions should be taken. Drains should be cleared of
obstructions, and windows and doors should be checked.
2. People in areas of exposed to high winds or in low-lying
areas should take precautions against strong winds and flooding.
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3. Those who have duties during a tropical cyclone should now remain on call.
4. There will be swells. You are advised to stay away from
the shoreline and not to engage in water sports.
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5. Fishing vessels and low power vessels in open sea should
seek shelter as soon as possible and be secured properly with moorings.
6. Listen to radio, watch TV or browse the Hong Kong
Observatory's website and mobile app for the latest information on the tropical
cyclone.
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