Tropical Cyclone Warning Announcement A Hong Kong Observatory 2004-04-19T10:46:51+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. 8 Southwest 1 Here is the latest Tropical Cyclone Warning issued by the Hong Kong Observatory. The No. 8 Southwest Gale or Storm Signal was issued at 10:10 p.m. This means that winds with mean speeds of 63 kilometres per hour or more are expected from the southwest quarter. At 10 p.m., Typhoon Dujuan was centred about 30 kilometres northwest of Hong Kong Observatory (near 22.5 degrees north 114.0 degrees east) and is forecast to move west at about 30 kilometres per hour, entering the Pearl River Estuary. During the past hour, the mean wind speeds recorded at Lau Fau Shan and Star Ferry (Tsim Sha Tsui) were 92 and 53 kilometres per hour respectively. Areas previously sheltered will become exposed. The public should beware of the change in wind directions. (Precautionary Announcements with No. 8 Signal) (1) Although the tropical cyclone is moving away from Hong Kong, gales are expected to persist for some time. You are advised to stay indoors until winds moderate and it is safe to go out. On no account should you touch electric cables that have been blown loose. (2) Since seas are very rough with swells, you are advised to stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports. 2004-04-18T22:00:00+08:00 2004-04-18T22:00:00+08:00 22.5N 114.0E