Observatory issues first T8 signal of the year
The Observatory has issued the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal Number 8. This means that winds locally will strengthen further. According to the present forecast track, Talim will be closest to Hong Kong early in the morning, skirting within about 300 kilometres south of Hong Kong. Local winds will change from northeasterlies to east to southeasterlies. Areas which were previously sheltered may become exposed. Under the combined effect of the storm surge brought by Talim and the spring tide, there may be flooding in coastal low-lying areas tomorrow morning. Members of the public should complete precautionary measures against high winds and flooding as soon as possible. Seas are rough to very rough with swells.  Forecasters are advising people to stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports, and say the public should pay attention to the latest weather information issued by the Observatory. In the past few hours, the maximum sustained winds recorded at Ngong Ping, Waglan Island and Tate's Cairn were 75, 62 and 57 kilometres per hour with maximum gusts exceeding 103, 71 and 76 kilometres per hour respectively.

Last updated: 2023-07-17 HKT 00:48 