9/15 TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING - Page2RSS

Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING - Page2RSS Bulletin issued at 04:45 HKT 15/Sep/2009 September 14, 2009 at 6:57 pm Bulletin issued at 04:45 HKT 15/Sep/2009 The No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal is in force.This means that winds with mean speeds of 63 kilometres per hour or more are expected from the southeast quarter.At 5 a.m., Typhoon Koppu was centred about 160 kilometres west-southwest of Hong Kong (near 21.7 degrees north 112.8 degrees east) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 18 kilometres per hour. Koppu will make landfall near Shangchuan Dao in the next couple of hours.Koppu is moving away from Hong Kong, but southeasterly gale winds are still generally affecting the territory.In the past hour, the maximum sustained winds recorded at Cheung Chau, Chek Lap Kok and Kai Tak were 112, 86 and 65 kilometres per hour with maximum gusts 139, 109 and 92 kilometres per hour respectively.Under the influence of the storm surge brought by Koppu, the water levels of Hong Kong are generally around 1 metre above normal. Low lying areas may be affected by flooding. The No.8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal will remain in force for some time.(Precautionary Announcements with No. 8 Signal)1. Flights at Hong Kong International Airport may be affected by the weather. Please contact your airline for the latest flight information before departing for the airport.2. Complete all precautions in your home. Lock all windows and doors, fit bars into position and insert reinforced shutters and gates if they are available. Adhesive tape fixed to large window-panes in exposed positions will reduce damage by broken glass. Storm water drains should be cleared of leaves and rubbish.3. Do not stand near windows on the exposed side of your home. Move all furniture and valuables away from these areas. Make sure you have a safe place to shelter, should windows be broken.4. Since seas are very rough and the current is strong with changing direction, you are advised to stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports.5. Owners of neon signs are reminded that they should now arrange for the electricity supply to their signs to be cut off.6. Please listen to radio or watch TV for the latest weather information broadcast at the 15th, 30th, 45th and 58th minute of each hour. You can also browse the Hong Kong Observatory's web site for the information.   This email was sent to leekuilam.hkhko@blogger.com.  Manage Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.