2024 Tips for New Students 10
Typhoon and Rainstorm Response Guide
Dear Students，
Welcome to the CMSA family! Here, we not only care about your study and life, but also your safety. The typhoon and rainstorm season is approaching. In order to ensure your safety, we have prepared a typhoon and rainstorm coping guide, which will hopefully help you better cope with the inclement weather.
I. Latest developments on Typhoon Capricorn
Tropical Cyclone Movement
The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the latest tropical cyclone warning.
The No. 3 strong wind signal is currently in effect.
It is expected that the average wind speed in the region will be between 41 to 62 kilometers per hour.
As of 6 PM, Super Typhoon Capricorn is located about 450 kilometers southwest of Hong Kong, near 20.0 degrees north latitude and 110.6 degrees east longitude.
Latest storm news:
Tropical Storm Capricorn has made landfall near Wenchang City in Hainan Island and is continuing to move away from Hong Kong. The winds in the city are gradually weakening, but strong winds are still occasionally blowing offshore and in elevated areas. The No. 3 Strong Wind Signal will remain in effect for some time. As the threat from Capricorn to Hong Kong diminishes further, the Observatory will issue a No. 1 alert signal or a strong monsoon signal.
The rainbands associated with Capricorn will continue to affect the Pearl River Estuary today and tomorrow, bringing heavy winds and rain to the region, with the initial rainfall at times quite heavy and accompanied by strong gusts.
The sea will have large waves and surges, and citizens should stay away from the shore and cease all water activities.
In the past hour, the highest sustained wind speeds recorded in Ngong Ping, Cheung Chau, and Tap Mun were 82, 60, and 59 kilometers per hour, respectively, with peak gusts exceeding 106, 77, and 74 kilometers per hour.
Strong Wind Signal No. 3—Wind Protection Measures Report:
The storm has caused varying degrees of damage to the city, and the surrounding environment may conceal dangers. Citizens must remain vigilant to ensure their safety.
2. The wind is still strong at present, so please do not relax your wind protection measures.Be cautious of objects being blown down by the wind.Do not touch the power lines that have been blown down by the wind.
3. Citizens should avoid being in windy places.Drivers on highways or overpasses should beware of strong gusts of wind.
4. Small boats still face dangers when leaving the harbor.
5. Please pay attention to the latest news about the storm from the radio, television, or by browsing the Hong Kong Observatory's website and mobile app.
II. Extreme Weather Information and Warning Signals
Detailed descriptions of various types of warning signals (including rainstorms, thunderstorms, scorching heat, cold, etc.) are available on the Observatory's website for your perusal. Only the types of tropical cyclone warning signals and official precautions are introduced here.
Typhoon
Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals are commonly known as ‘Windsocks’ and there are five levels.
No. 1: Alert Signal Watch the weather forecast and make preparations.
No. 3: Strong Wind Signal The typhoon has already affected Hong Kong and marine activities are at risk, so please avoid it as far as possible.
No. 8 or above: Highly destructive, public transport services may be suspended, schools and other public places closed. People are advised not to go out, keep windows and doors closed, and prepare a small amount of fast food as a precaution.
Rainstorms
A yellow Rainstorm Warning Signal means that heavy rainfall exceeding 30 millimetres per hour has been recorded or is expected over a wide area of Hong Kong and the rain is likely to continue.
A Red Rainstorm Warning Signal means that heavy rainfall in excess of 50 mm per hour has been recorded or is expected over a wide area of Hong Kong and the rain is likely to continue.
A Black Rainstorm Warning Signal means that heavy rainfall exceeding 70 mm per hour has been recorded or is expected over a wide area of Hong Kong and the rain is likely to continue.
III. Adverse Weather School Arrangements
Typhoon
Rainstorms
In case of inclement weather, you may go to the website:
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/ar/arrangements-during-bad-weather/ to make your own enquiry, and the school will also issue corresponding email reminders. In order to know the latest school arrangements, we suggest you check your emails in time and make preparations in advance.
IV. Weather Forecast
You can download ‘My Observatory’ from the App Store or visit
https://www.hko.gov.hk/tc/myobservatory.htm for the latest weather forecast.
