Tropical Cyclone Warning Announcement A Hong Kong Observatory 2004-02-05T16:19:29+08:00 The content available in this file, including but not limited to all text, graphics, drawings, diagrams, photographs and compilation of data or other materials are protected by copyright. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is the owner of all copyright works contained in this website. Any reproduction, adaptation, distribution, dissemination or making available of such copyright works to the public is strictly prohibited unless prior written authorization is obtained from the Hong Kong Observatory. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (including its servants and agents) makes no warranty, statement or representation, express or implied, with respect to the accuracy, availability, completeness or usefulness of the information, contained herein, and in so far as permitted by law, shall not have any legal liability or responsibility (including liability for negligence) for any loss, damage, or injury (including death) which may result, whether directly or indirectly, from the supply or use of such information. You are welcome to write to the Hong Kong Observatory for authorization to make available information on this file to the public. For enquires, please contact the Hong Kong Observatory by e-mail (mailbox@hko.gov.hk) or fax (2311 9448). Tropical Cyclone Warning Announcement No. 1 1 Here is the latest Tropical Cyclone Advisory Bulletin issued by the Hong Kong Observatory. A Tropical Cyclone Alert is now in effect and the Standby Signal, No. 1 was issued at 2:40 p.m. This means that a Tropical Cyclone now centred within about 800 kilometres of Hong Kong may affect us. The area of low pressure over the northern part of the South China Sea has intensified into a tropical depression. At 3 p.m. the centre of the tropical depression was estimated to be about 550 kilometres east-southeast of Hong Kong (near 19.7 degrees north 118.7 degrees east) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 12 kilometres per hour across the northern part of the South China Sea. According to the forecast track, the tropical depression will skirt about 200 kilometres to the south of Hong Kong from tomorrow night to the day after tomorrow. Local winds will strengthen and winds will be strong offshore and on high ground. In the next couple of days, the outer rainband of the tropical depression will affect the south China coastal areas. There will be scattered squally showers in Hong Kong. (Precautionary Announcements with No. 1 Signal) (1) If you are planning to visit Macau, any of the off-shore islands or remote parts of Hong Kong, you are reminded that changes in weather may affect your plans. (2) Some precautions against damage should be taken now, gutters and drains should be cleared of obstructions. Hinges, bolts, locks and shutters of windows and doors should be checked. (3) People living in wooden huts and in low-lying areas should take necessary precautions against strong winds and flooding. (4) Listen to your radio or watch your TV for further weather information. 2004-02-05T15:00:00+08:00 2004-02-05T15:00:00+08:00 19.7N 118.7E