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NO. 8 SOUTH-WEST GALE OR STORM FORCE SIGNAL
Tropical Cyclone Bulletin

Here is the latest Tropical Cyclone Bulletin issued by the
Hong Kong Observatory.

The No. 8 Southwest Gale or Storm Signal is in force.

This means that winds with mean speeds of 63 kilometres per
hour or more are expected from the southwest quarter.

At 9 a.m., Severe Tropical Storm Fengshen was centred about
60 kilometres north-northwest of Hong Kong Observatory
(near 22.8 degrees north 114.0 degrees east) and is
forecast to move north or north-northwest at about 14
kilometres per hour moving further into Guangdong.

Fengshen is expected to gradually weaken after making
landfall.   The Observatory will consider issuing Strong
Wind Signal No. 3 later this morning.

In the next few hours, Hong Kong will continue to be
affected by heavy rain.  The public should remain on the
alert.

In the past hour, the maximum sustained winds recorded at
Chek Lap Kok and Cheung Chau were 58 and 65 kilometres per
hour with maximum gusts 72 and 93 kilometres per hour
respectively.

(Precautionary Announcements with No. 8 Signal)

1. Since seas are rough, you are advised to stay away from
the shoreline and not to engage in water sports.

2. Flights at Hong Kong International Airport may be
affected by the weather. Please contact your airline for
the latest flight information before departing for the
airport.

3. Please listen to your radio or watch your 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.

DISPATCHED BY HONG KONG OBSERVATORY AT 08:47 HKT ON 25.06.2008

RED RAINSTORM WARNING SIGNAL

Red Rainstorm Warning Signal Special Announcement issued by
the Hong Kong Observatory at 6:00 a.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.

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.

DISPATCHED BY HONG KONG OBSERVATORY AT 06:01 HKT ON 25.06.2008


THUNDERSTORM WARNING

THUNDERSTORM WARNING ISSUED AT 6:25 A.M. ON 25 JUN 2008 HAS
BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 10:30 A.M. TODAY. ISOLATED SQUALLY
THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR OVER HONG KONG.

GUSTS REACHING 120 KILOMETRES PER HOUR OR ABOVE MAY
CONTINUE TO AFFECT HONG KONG.

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE ADVISED TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING
PRECAUTIONS WHEN THUNDERSTORMS OCCUR:

1. STAY INDOORS. SEEK SHELTER IN BUILDINGS IF YOU ARE
ENGAGING IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.

2. DO NOT STAND ON HIGH GROUNDS. KEEP AWAY FROM HIGHLY
CONDUCTIVE OBJECTS, TREES OR MASTS.

3. TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST VIOLENT GUSTS. BEWARE OF FLYING
DEBRIS AND FALLING OBJECTS.

4. DRIVERS USING HIGHWAYS AND FLYOVERS SHOULD REDUCE SPEED
TO BE ALERT TO VIOLENT GUSTS.

DISPATCHED BY HONG KONG OBSERVATORY AT 09:29 HKT ON 25.06.2008

LANDSLIP WARNING
Landslip Special Announcement issued by the Hong Kong
Observatory at 8:10 a.m. on 25 June 2008:

The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the Landslip Warning.
Keep away from steep slopes or retaining walls.

Motorists should avoid driving in hilly areas or on roads
with landslip warning signs.

Cancel non-essential appointments, stay at home or remain
in a safe shelter.

If you see signs of landslip danger, keep away from the
area and report to the Police.

Temporary shelters provided by District Offices are now
open. If you receive a notice to evacuate because of
landslip danger, or believe that your home is endangered,
you should make immediate arrangements to move to a safe
shelter.

DISPATCHED BY HONG KONG OBSERVATORY AT 08:11 HKT ON 25.06.2008

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ON FLOODING IN THE NORTHERN NEW TERRITORIES

DISPATCHED BY HONG KONG OBSERVATORY AT 06:35 HKT ON 25.06.2008

Santa Wrote:nothing much happened just a lot of rain :P