Tropical Cyclone Warning Announcement A Hong Kong Observatory 2004-02-05T16:21:41+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. 9 1 Here is the latest Tropical Cyclone Warning issued by the Hong Kong Observatory. The Increasing Gale or Storm Signal, No. 9, is in force. This means that winds are expected to increase significantly as Dujuan moves closer to Hong Kong. At 9 p.m., Typhoon Dujuan was centred about 30 kilometres north-northeast of Hong Kong Observatory(near 22.5 degrees north 114.3 degrees east) and is forecast to move west at about 30 kilometres per hour towards the Pearl River Estuary. Local winds will strengthen further especially in the northern part of the New Territories. Dujuan will be very close to Hong Kong around midnight. Wind directions will change from the northwest to the southwest. Areas previously sheltered will become exposed. The public should beware of the change in wind directions. During the past hour, the mean wind speeds recorded at Lau Fau Shan and Star Ferry (Tsim Sha Tsui) were 96 and 62 kilometres per hour respectively. (1) Do not go outside. If you are reasonably protected, stay where you are and keep well away from all windows. Close all interior doors and make sure children are confined to the least exposed part of your home. On no account should you touch electric cables that have been blown loose. (2) Stay away from exposed windows and doors because glass, already under strain from wind pressure, will shatter if a flying object should hit it. Make sure you have a safe place to shelter, should windows be broken. You should only fix broken windows and doors when there is no danger in doing so. (3) Since seas are very rough, you are advised to stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports. (4) If you are away from home and cannot return fairly soon, find a safe place and remain there until the danger is over. 2004-02-04T21:00:00+08:00 2004-02-04T21:00:00+08:00 22.5N 114.3E