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| The Observatory's graph shows Nalgae heading towards HK after sweeping across the Philippines |
The Hong Kong Observatory said this afternoon that it will consider
issuing the No 8 Typhoon Signal during the day tomorrow, as Severe Tropical
Storm Nalgae moves closer to the territory.
However, it added the No 3 signal will remain in place until
6am tomorrow.
Nalgae, which was called Paeng in the Philippines, swept
across much of the country on Friday and Saturday, killing at least 101 people,
and causing massive flooding and power outage in many areas. About two million
people were affected.
Paeng or Nalgae headed out towards the West Philippine Sea on
Saturday afternoon after making several landfalls throughout the Philippines.
The latest forecast show Nalgae is on track to come closest
to Hong Kong tomorrow, moving to within 150 kilometres to the southwest of the
territory.
The Observatory said the No 8 signal may be issued depending
on the local wind situation.
“Although Nalgae would weaken gradually, its degree of weakening remains uncertain,” said the Observatory.
As of 6:45pm today, Nalgae was estimated to be about 350
kilometers south-southeast of Hong Kong and is forecast to move northwest or
north-northwest at about 10 kilometers per hour, edging closer to the coast of
western Guangdong.
Under the combined
effect of Nalgae and the northeast monsoon, local winds are generally strong,
with occasional gales on high ground.
Winds are expected to strengthen gradually, so people are advised to stay alert and check the latest weather bulletins, and to stay from the shore, as seas will be rough with swells.
