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| Yagi intensified as it moved closer to Hong Kong |
The Hong Kong Observatory has announced that it will raise T8 at 6:20pm as Super Typhoon Yagi continues to strengthen as it moves closer to the territory
Classes in kindergarten and special schools were suspended earlier today with Yagi’s approach
The Observatory raised Strong Wind Signal No 3 at 6:40 pm on Wednesday due to the worsening weather condition.
The Observatory also said a higher signal might be raised, depending on the intensity and the path taken by the typhoon.
As of 11am today, Yagi was estimated to be about 380km south-southeast of Hong Kong.
It is expected to come within 300km of the territory tonight or early Friday as it makes its way towards the mainland .
In the past few hours it was noted to have intensified as it steadily moved westward.
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Local forecast indicate it will strengthen gradually tonight, and could come closest to the territory tomorrow afternoon or evening. It is expected to make landfall in China on Friday
The Observatory said it recorded more than 9,000 lightning strikes from 10pm to midnight on Tuesday amid an Amber Rainstorm Warning signal due to Yagi’s approach.
Earlier, Severe Tropical Storm Yagi, combined with the effects of “habagat”or monsoon rains, caused widespread flooding and a number of landslides in the Philippines, where it was called Enteng.
Schools and offices were shut for three days, and 15 people were killed and 21 others were reported missing.
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