By The SUN
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Dark clouds signal the approach of Typhoon Nangka
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The Hong Kong Observatory raised the Strong Wind Signal
Number 3 at 5:10pm today, Oct, 12, and warned that it could raise the signal
further up to No 8 early tomorrow.
The Observatory said that as forecast, tropical storm Nangka
will come to within 500 kilometres south of Hong Kong
late tonight or early tomorrow, Tuesday.
Earlier forecast indicated Nangka would not get very near
the city, but because of the combined effect of the storm and the northeast
monsoon, local winds are expected to strengthen gradually overnight, thus the possibility of a stronger typhoon signal being raised.
The hoisting of Signal No 3 indicates that winds with mean
speeds of 41 to 62 kilometres per hour are expected.
By 5pm, Nangka was estimated to be about 500 kilometers south-southeast
of Hong Kong and is forecast to move west or west-northwest at about 22
kilometres, in the direction of Hainan Island,
and will intensify gradually.
Members of the public are advised to check the latest
weather bulletin before leaving home tomorrow morning.
