Kl 21.40 gick det over till varning nummer 8. Det skakar lite i balkongdorren men kanner ingen storre oro. Dock kanner jag mig ensam ...
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Bulletin issued at 21:45 HKT 04/Aug/2009
Tropical Cyclone BulletinHere is the latest Tropical Cyclone Bulletin issued by the Hong Kong Observatory.The No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal was issued at 9:40 p.m.This means that winds with mean speeds of 63 kilometres per hour or more are expected from the southeast quarter.At 10 p.m., Severe Tropical Storm Goni was centred about 100 kilometres southwest of Hong Kong Observatory (near 21.7 degrees north 113.4 degrees east) and is forecast to move northwest or north-northwest at about 10 kilometres per hour towards the western coast of the Pearl River Estuary.According to present forecast track, Goni will be closest to Hong Kong in the next few hours, passing about 100 km to the west of Hong Kong. The western part of Hong Kong will be most affected by Goni.In the past hour, the maximum sustained winds recorded at Cheung Chau were 67 kilometres per hour with maximum gusts 77 kilometres per hour.A high water level of 2.9 metres above chart datum is expected at Quarry Bay between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m tomorrow morning (5 Aug). The high water level may cause flooding in low-lying areas in Sheung Wan.(Precautionary Announcements with No. 8 Signal)1. 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.2. 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.3. Please listen to the 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.
