Ummmmmm, any more warnings to hoist HKO??!?! Hail was reported at Tuen Mun at around 8:00 p.m.(More) (30-03-2014 20:15) Gusts reaching 100 kilometres per hour or above may continue to affect Hong Kong.(More) (30-03-2014 20:15) Red Rainstorm Warning Signal Special Announcement issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 8:15 p.m. The Rainstorm Warning Signal is now Red. This means that heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 50 millimetres in an hour, and is likely to continue. Further heavy rain could cause, if not already caused, serious road flooding and traffic congestion and could disrupt normal school hours. Parents, students, school authorities and school-bus drivers should listen to radio or television announcements on schools. People who have to travel should carefully consider the weather and road conditions and take necessary precautions. Heavy rain will bring flash floods, and flooding is occurring or is expected to occur in watercourses. People should stay away from watercourses. Residents living in close proximity to rivers should stay alert to weather conditions and should consider evacuation if their homes may become flooded. Meanwhile, those with duties to perform during rainstorms should now go to their duty stations. Please listen to radio or watch television for traffic conditions and further announcements on the rainstorm. Special Announcement On Flooding In Northern New Territories Special Announcement on Flooding in the northern New Territories issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 8:20 p.m. on 30 March. Heavy rain is affecting the northern part of the New Territories, especially in Yuen Long area(s). More than 70 millimetres of rainfall have been recorded in the past 1 hour. Residents in the northern New Territories, who are likely to be affected, are advised to take necessary precautions to avoid possible flood damage. Heavy rain may bring about flash floods. People should stay away from watercourses. They should also pay attention to the flood sirens if they are nearby. Dispatched by Hong Kong Observatory at 20:20 HKT on 30.03.2014 Strong Monsoon Signal The Strong Monsoon Signal is now in force. Strong winds with mean speed exceeding 40 kilometres per hour are expected from the east. Gusts will occasionally reach gale force. 1. If you are not well sheltered from the east, you are advised to take precautions against strong gusty winds. Flower pots and other objects likely to be blown away should be taken indoors. 2. Those planning for water sports activities and operations at sea should take special care against high winds and rough sea conditions. Conditions are particularly rough over the eastern offshore waters. Dispatched by Hong Kong Observatory at 19:45 HKT on 30.03.2014
Posted on: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 12:32:38 +0000
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