Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has said the No 1 typhoon signal in force will remain in force at least until 6 pm on Friday with tropical storm Maysak edging closer.
“The observatory will then assess the need for issuing the Strong Wind Signal, No 3, depending on the changes in the intensity of Maysak, the distance of its strong winds from the Pearl River Estuary, and the local wind conditions,” the Hong Kong Observatory said in a bulletin on Friday morning.
Edging closer to Hainan Island gradually, Maysak is still maintaining quite some distance from Hong Kong, according to the bulletin.
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The Standby Signal, No 1, which means that a tropical cyclone now centered within about 800 kilometers of Hong Kong may affect the city, was raised at 7:40 am on Thursday.
Warning that the outer rainbands associated with Maysak are bringing squally showers and violent gusts to the city, the HKO advised residents staying outdoors to seek safe shelter immediately.
“Due to the effect of terrain, winds were up to gale force over parts of high ground. There will be swells,” the bulletin reads.
It advised people to stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports.
