T3 raised as Trami comes closer to HK

 

Trami is tracked as it moves closer to HK after lashing the Philippines

The Observatory raised No 3 typhoon signal at 10:40am today, as Tropical Cyclone Trami intensifies, and comes close to about 500 km of Hong Kong.

Earlier forecast said Trami would only come within 800 kilometres of Hong Kong on the way to Hainan, causing the T1 signal to be raised at 1:40am yesterday (Friday).

The T3 signal is expected to remain in force throughout the day today, but could be downgraded to T1 tonight or tomorrow morning, depending on its wind speed and distance from HK.

I-CLICK DITO

Today’s weather is forecast to be mainly cloudy with occasional showers. Temperatures will range between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius.

Typhoon Trami, called Kristine in the Philippines, killed at least 46 people in the country,  as it tore through 15 regions from Mindanao to Luzon, bringing heavy rain and widespread flooding, before exiting the Philippine area  of responsibility Friday morning.

At 11 am, Trami was estimated to be about 580 kilometers south-southwest of Hong Kong and is forecast to move west at about 18 kilometers per hour across the central and northern parts of the South China Sea towards the seas south of Hainan Island.

PINDUTIN DITO

“Local winds are expected to strengthen gradually today. As winds will veer to the east later today, some places which have been sheltered before may become exposed,” the Observatory said.

However, with Trami forecast to depart later tonight, local winds are expected to  weaken gradually tonight to tomorrow.

In the meantime, the public is advised to stay away from the shoreline, and not to engage in water sports.

Basahin ang detalye!

The hoisting of the no 3 signal led to the suspension of several public events, including the 11^th Hong Kong Food Carnival at Kwai Chung Sports Ground. The fair was set to open today and run for nine days.

Hong Kong Disneyland said it will operate with limited resources while Ngong Ping 360 suspended cable services this morning, and will resume operation only when the weather improves.

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