Typhoon Talim: Storm signal relaxed to T3, but Hong Kong may see another typhoon next week
Hong Kong Free Press
The Observatory replaced the T8 storm signal with the T3 signal at 4:20pm, as Typhoon Talim moved away from the city.
However, another tropical cyclone is expected to skirt the city next week.
Schools, transport, the stock exchange and workplaces ground to a halt on Monday, with the T8 signal in force throughout the work day.
As of 4pm, nine people sought medical attention at the city’s hospitals for injuries sustained during the typhoon period, whilst 112 people sought refuge at 29 temporary shelters, according to a government press release.
There were 55 reports of fallen trees, and two confirmed cases of flooding.
The Observatory said gusts, rough seas and swells should still be expected for the rest of Monday: “Gale force winds will still affect the offshore waters to the southwestern part of Hong Kong at first, and storm force winds will occur on high ground. The rain bands of Talim will also bring violent gusts to Hong Kong. Precautions should not yet be relaxed.”
Sun ferries will resume passenger services at 5:30pm.
Evening schools will resume, according to the Education Bureau.
The T8 signal was raised at 12.40am, marking the first time it was hoisted this year.
Though Talim is expected to leave the region by mid-week, wet weather is predicted to continue into the weekend: “Under the influence of a broad trough of low pressure over the central and northern parts of the South China Sea, there will still be showers over the coast of Guangdong midweek this week.”
It added: “An anticyclone aloft will strengthen towards the weekend and the weather will improve slightly over Guangdong. The area of low pressure now over the western North Pacific is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone. It may enter the northern part of the South China Sea early next week and bring unsettled weather to the region.”
Typhoon Signal 3
The No. 3 signal warns of strong winds affecting, or expected to affect, Hong Kong within 12 hours.
- Classes of kindergartens and schools for children with physical or intellectual disabilities will be suspended.
- Scheduled ferry services may be cancelled as conditions worsen. Bus and MTR services are not affected.
- Residents should secure loose objects like flower pots or drying racks, and prepare for possible flooding in low-lying areas.
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