Hong Kong Observatory issues No 3 typhoon warning signal as Severe Tropical Storm Nalgae edges closer
- Nalgae has already wreaked havoc in the Philippines, killing at least 98 people
- Observatory says the No 3 signal will remain in force at least until Tuesday noon
The Hong Kong Observatory issued a No 3 typhoon warning signal at 4.20pm on Monday as Severe Tropical Storm Nalgae edged closer to the city.
The forecaster said the No 3 signal would remain in force at least until Tuesday noon, and it would closely monitor the storm’s movement and development and assess the need of issuing the No 8 warning signal.
The latest warning issued by the observatory meant classes at kindergartens and schools for children with physical or intellectual disabilities would likely be suspended on Tuesday morning.
Under the combined effect of Nalgae – which killed at least 98 people in the Philippines – and the northeast monsoon, the observatory expected strong winds to prevail generally over the city on Monday night and Tuesday morning, with occasional gale-force gusts on high ground.
Members of the public should stay away from the shoreline and not engage in water sports, it added.
