Hong Kong Typhoon

2024 - 9 - 5

Yagi-a-Bye: Hong Kong’s Weather Drama Takes a Typhoon Twist!

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Super Typhoon Yagi is making waves, literally! As Hong Kong braces, find out what’s brewing in the South China Sea. 🌊💨

As Super Typhoon Yagi churns its way toward the southern coast of China, Hong Kong is bracing for impact with a sense of urgency. With maximum sustained winds reaching a staggering 205 km/h near its center, Yagi is not just your average storm — it’s shaping up to be a significant weather event. The Hong Kong Observatory has already issued the T3 storm signal as winds have strengthened, setting the stage for things to get a little wild in the city. As locals prepare their homes for potential power outages and disruption, many can't help but chuckle at the uncanny timing—just when you thought it was safe to put away your umbrella!

As the typhoon intensifies, forecasts indicate that Yagi could necessitate an upgrade to higher tropical cyclone warning signals later in the day. The residents are keeping an eye on the skies and hoping that the weather gods will be kind to them. Public services, including schools and transportation, are implementing precautionary measures. After all, there's nothing quite like a typhoon to rally a community together—where else can you meet your neighbors with an ice cream pity party while comparing emergency plans?

In a twist of fate, the powerful storm is not without its consequences already; prior to reaching Hong Kong, Yagi wreaked havoc in the Philippines, reportedly causing fatalities and displacing thousands. The heartbreaking stories of resilience and bravery fill social media feeds and remind us that while nature can be awe-inspiring, it can also be devastating. Those with connections to the affected areas are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.

As Hong Kong hunkers down and waits for the storm to make its entrance, weather enthusiasts are glued to updates from entities like NOAA-20 and the Hong Kong Observatory. Each update brings a mix of anxiousness and excitement—after all, isn’t the drama of awaiting a super typhoon just a little bit exhilarating? Catching raindrops can be fun—until they start to become golf balls!

For those interested in meteorology, it’s fascinating to note that Typhoon Yagi is only one of a series of tropical cyclones forming in September; this month is often termed ‘typhoon season’ in the South China Sea, bringing forth storms that often make headlines as they roam the waters. Much like the plot twists in your favorite drama, these storms have the power to impact millions, transforming the landscape of lives and the economy in just a day.

And while Hong Kong rides the wave of anticipation, let’s not forget about some quirky facts: Did you know that the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale was initially developed to assess hurricanes in the Atlantic but can also apply to typhoons? Talk about cross-packeting information! And here’s a fun twist—when Yagi finally makes landfall, it won’t just mean wet weather for Hong Kong; the storm will likely affect shipping routes and influence trade across the region. So yes, batten down the hatches, but don’t forget to keep an eye on your post-typhoon shopping list for that long-awaited bubble tea!

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Hong Kong prepares for super typhoon as Yagi heads towards China (The Straits Times)

With maximum sustained winds of 205kmh near its centre, Super Typhoon Yagi is moving toward China's Hainan island and Vietnam. PHOTO: AFP. Updated.

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Super Typhoon Yagi: Hong Kong to consider issuing T8 signal ... (South China Morning Post)

“Yagi is a mature storm. Under the influence of its outer circulation, local winds generally strengthened this morning with occasional gale winds on high ground ...

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Hong Kong hoists T3 storm signal as Typhoo Yagi intensifies (Hong Kong Free Press)

Depending on Yagi's path and intensity, the Hong Kong Observatory said it would “assess the need to issue higher tropical cyclone warning signal between ...

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Higher typhoon warning could be issued between afternoon and ... (Hong Kong Standard)

The Observatory said a higher tropical cyclone warning signals may need to be issued between afternoon and tonight as Yagi developed into a ...

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Hong Kong braces for super Typhoon as Yagi heads towards China (CNBCTV18)

The weather bureau issued storm warning signal 3 — the second-lowest on its scale of five — Wednesday evening and said the weather over the coast of ...

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NOAA-20 Monitors Typhoon Yagi in the South China Sea (nesdis)

On Sept. 4, 2024, the VIIRS instrument on board NOAA's JPSS Program satellites captured this True Color imagery of Typhoon Yagi in the South China Sea.

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Hong Kong Observatory issues T3 signal tonight (Time Out)

Updates on local weather as Tropical Cyclone Yagi edges closer to Hong Kong.

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Southern China braces for super typhoon Yagi (CNA)

HONG KONG: China's southern provinces and cities braced for the arrival of super typhoon Yagi, shutting schools and postponing flights ahead of its expected ...

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Southern China braces for super typhoon Yagi (Reuters)

China's southern provinces and cities braced for the arrival of super typhoon Yagi, shutting schools and postponing flights ahead of its expected landfall ...

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Hong Kong prepares for super typhoon as Yagi heads towards China (The Star Online)

HONG KONG: Super Typhoon Yagi edged closer to Hong Kong and Southern China after killing at least 15 people in the Philippines and forcing thousands to flee ...

Hong Kong Braces for Super Typhoon as Yagi Heads Toward China (BNN)

Super Typhoon Yagi edged closer to Hong Kong and Southern China after killing at least 15 people in the Philippines and forcing thousands to flee to safer ...

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Super Typhoon Yagi: the dos and don'ts for residents when big ... (South China Morning Post)

There are no good spots for chasing waves during a weather warning. As a typhoon approaches, the allure of wild winds and towering waves may tempt some to ...

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Hong Kong to raise alert level as super typhoon nears China (The Edge Singapore)

Yagi could be the last typhoon to force Hong Kong's stock exchange to close — it will stop shutting during typhoons from Sept 23.

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Observatory to issue T8 signal at 6.20 pm (Hong Kong Standard)

The Gale or Storm Signal, No. 8 will be issued at 6.20 pm as Super Typhoon Yagi edges closer to Hong Kong, said the Observatory.The weather ...

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Starlux cancels Hong Kong, Macau flights due to Typhoon Yagi ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

Starlux Airlines canceled several flights between Taiwan and Hong Kong and Taiwan and Macau scheduled for Thursday and Friday, as Typhoon Yagi continues ...

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Public transportation announce typhoon plans (Hong Kong Standard)

MTR Corporation said it will gradually strengthen the train services starting at 3 pm on Thursday and maintain limited services once th...

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Chinese cities suspend work and school, cancel flights ahead of ... (CNA)

HONG KONG: Cities in southern China suspended schools and cancelled some flights on Thursday (Sep 4), as tropical storm Yagi strengthened into a super ...

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Super Typhoon Yagi: Hong Kong issues T8 warning as city prepares ... (South China Morning Post)

Maximum sustained winds near storm's centre have reached 210km/h, with first No 8 signal of the year in effect.

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Super Typhoon Yagi: Hong Kong issues T8 storm warning as gale ... (Hong Kong Free Press)

“Gale winds associated with Yagi are expected to affect the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary tonight and tomorrow morning,” the Hong Kong Observatory ...

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Typhoon Yagi Nears Southern China With Heavy Rain and Strong ... (The New York Times)

The storm has killed at least 13 people in the Philippines and is forecast to be the strongest to hit Hainan Province in a decade.

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Chinese cities suspend schools, cancel flights ahead of super ... (The Business Times)

CITIES in southern China suspended schools and cancelled some flights on Thursday (Sep 5), as tropical storm Yagi strengthened into a super typhoon and ...

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Explainer: What are typhoons, and how are they linked to climate ... (Hong Kong Free Press)

Tropical storms are among the costliest weather disasters globally, and becoming both more intense and more destructive because of warming seas.

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Hong Kong escapes major damage from Super Typhoon Yagi - RTHK (RTHK)

Hong Kong hunkered down on Friday morning as Super Typhoon Yagi slowly skirted past the territory, bringing gale-force winds and heavy rain but little...

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Super Typhoon Yagi slams southern China, shutting schools and ... (Reuters)

Powerful gales and heavy rain from Super Typhoon Yagi drenched southern China on Friday, with schools shut for a second day and flights cancelled as one of ...

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Hong Kong Set to Halt Morning Stock Trading on Super Typhoon (Yahoo Finance)

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong is expected to shut its $4.9 trillion stock market on Friday morning as the city extends a storm warning due to Super Typhoon Yagi, ...

Hong Kong issues No. 8 typhoon signal as Yagi draws near (新华网)

HONG KONG, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No. 8 Northeast Gale or Storm Signal on Thursday evening under the effect of super ...

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Southern China braces for impact as Super Typhoon Yagi expected ... (Hong Kong Free Press)

The typhoon was expected to make landfall later on Friday along the coastal areas from Hainan – a popular holiday destination – to neighbouring Guangdong ...

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Hong Kong scraps all stock trading on Friday as typhoon nears Hainan (The Business Times)

HONG Kong scrapped trading of its US$4.9 trillion stock market on Friday as the city prolonged a storm warning due to Super Typhoon Yagi, which skirted the ...

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In Pictures: Hong Kong lowers storm warning to T3 as Super ... (Hong Kong Free Press)

Several flights were cancelled as a result of the storm, with the city closing beaches and opening shelters for people in need. As of lunch-time on Friday, ...

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Super Typhoon Yagi drenches southern China ahead of landfall (CNA)

Packing maximum sustained winds of 245kmh near its eye, Yagi registers as the world's second-most powerful tropical cyclone in 2024 so far, after the Category 5 ...

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What you need to know about Hong Kong MTR, taxi and ferry ... (South China Morning Post)

Hong Kong's transport was disrupted as Super Typhoon Yagi approached the city on Thursday and the No 8 signal remained in effect on Friday morning, ...

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A million people flee their homes as Typhoon Yagi makes landfall in ... (The Associated Press)

HONG KONG (AP) — A powerful typhoon made landfall on the Chinese tropical vacation island of Hainan Friday after it swept south of Hong Kong, bringing many ...

Hong Kong lowers signal to T3 as typhoon Yagi edges away (新华网)

HONG KONG, Sept. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Observatory on Friday issued the No. 3 signal in revising the wind intensity as Super Typhoon Yagi weakened and ...

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China Market Update: Typhoon Gives Hong Kong Three-Day ... (Forbes)

Asian equities were largely lower as Thailand and Taiwan outperformed while India was a rare underperformer.

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