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Compasses Typhoon. Direct Attack|Observatory: Amber rainstorm warning signal is issued

2021-10-13T06:15:14.651Z


The Observatory said in the afternoon that as the compass moves away from Hong Kong and is about to log on to Hainan Island, the wind in Hong Kong has weakened. Depending on the degree of local wind weakening, it will consider changing the No. 3 typhoon signal from 4pm to 7pm. Yellow rainstorm police


The Observatory said in the afternoon that as the compass moves away from Hong Kong and is about to log on to Hainan Island, the wind in Hong Kong has weakened. Depending on the degree of local wind weakening, it will consider changing the No. 3 typhoon signal from 4pm to 7pm.

The yellow rainstorm warning signal was issued at 2:02 pm.


Under Typhoon Signal No. 8, the Hospital Authority stated that as of 10:45 in the morning, 7 citizens, including 5 men and 2 women, were injured during the storm and were treated in the Accident and Emergency Department of a public hospital. One of the men died.

The deceased was a 31-year-old off-duty firefighter who died accidentally while driving a motorcycle.

So far, the Home Affairs Department has opened 24 temporary shelters in various districts, with a total of 237 people living in.

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The Observatory said this morning that rainbands related to compasses continue to affect the coast of Guangdong. Gale winds are blowing in some areas of Hong Kong. As the compasses move away, the local wind will gradually weaken in the afternoon. Gale or storm signal No. 8 will be maintained before 4 pm.

At 9:30 am, the Observatory recorded gales of magnitude 8-9 at Ngong Ping, Cheung Chau Beach and Tate’s Cairn.


It is understood that due to continued bad weather, Happy Valley Yema decided to cancel tonight.


The Severe Tropical Storm Compasses is approaching gradually. The Observatory will change the No. 8 Northeast Gale or Storm Signal at 5:20 pm on Tuesday (12th). According to the latest 9-day weather forecast from the Observatory, winds will blow east to northeast winds of magnitude 7 to 8 on Wednesday (13th). , 10 storms between offshore and highlands.

According to the Observatory, Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 will be maintained before noon.

The Education Bureau announced that all day schools will be closed today.


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Wind conditions on October 13

Severe tropical storm Compasses entered the 400-kilometer warning zone of Hong Kong in the early morning of the 13th.

(Photo of the Observatory)

[11:27] The Hospital Authority announced that all general clinics and specialist outpatient clinics, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and other services, elderly day hospitals, and psychiatric day hospitals, will be suspended this afternoon due to tropical cyclone No. 8 still in force. For outpatients who have already made an appointment, please make an appointment for another consultation after the typhoon signal No. 8 is cancelled.

The accident and emergency department of the hospital will serve as usual.

▼Market situation on October 13▼


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Compass Typhoon | The superposition of storm surges and astronomical tides makes flooding in many areas approaching Typhoon Hagupit

[12:58] Typhoon Compasses struck Hong Kong, and the storm surge caused flooding in many areas, including the footpaths and bicycle tracks on both sides of the Shing Mun River in Sha Tin, which were flooded by the river; the Lei Yue Mun waterfront road also became Ze Guo, and sea water surged. Some residents have to be evacuated overnight when entering residential houses.

Take Tai Po Kau and Quarry Bay as examples. According to the Observatory's data, the highest tide levels have been recorded at 3.38 meters and 3.52 meters respectively, which are close to the storm surge and high tide caused by Typhoon Hagupit in September 2008.

[10:51] The Appraisal Bureau announced that due to bad weather, the Cambridge International GCE/IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel IAL exams originally scheduled to be held this afternoon to evening will be cancelled.

Candidates will be notified of the arrangement at a later time.

▼Market situation on October 13▼


Compasses Typhoon Ball | Hit the No. 8 Typhoon Ball, restaurants and supermarkets are open for a clear review

[10:38] Typhoon "Compasses" is invading Hong Kong. Gale or storm signal No. 8 will be maintained before 4 pm today (13th). I believe that most of the wage earners do not need to go back to the office today.

"Hong Kong 01" sorts out the business conditions of major chain restaurants and supermarkets under the wind, which is convenient for people who want to "medicate" or supplement daily necessities.

The weather on Typhoon Signal No. 8 this morning was generally bad, and people still went to the beach to watch the waves.

(Photo by Yu Junliang)

[10:33] Ocean Park and Ocean Park Water Park will be closed this morning.

If Signal No. 8 is still in effect at noon today, the Ocean Park and Water Park will be closed all day.

▼Market situation on October 13▼


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[10:22] The Hong Kong Metropolitan University announced that due to bad weather, all classes (including online classes) originally scheduled to be held before 6 pm today have been cancelled.

Students can log on to the university website www.hkmu.edu.hk to check the special arrangements for severe weather.

Compass Wind Ball | Liang Rongwu pointed out that the distance and the dry air flow reduce the influence, and the east wind will strengthen the wind and rain

[09:20] Typhoon Compasses is approaching gradually. The Observatory will issue the No. 8 Gale or Storm Signal at 5:20 pm on Tuesday (12th), and it is expected to be maintained before noon.

The spokesperson of the Hong Kong Meteorological Society, Leung Wing-wu, stated on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Millenniums" today (13) that the northerly wind of the northeast monsoon is not exactly the same as the typhoon compass, and the presence of mountains as a barrier makes the wind stronger than the previous ones. Lion Rock is weak.

However, he pointed out that if the compass goes westward.

And the easterly wind is blowing, and it is expected that the local wind will intensify.

▼Market situation on October 13▼


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[09:19] The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority announced that the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination Category C (other languages) subjects originally scheduled to be held this morning will be cancelled.

The details will be announced in the next day.

▼Market situation on the morning of October 13▼


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[09:05] The Hospital Authority announced that all general clinics and specialist outpatient clinics, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and other services, elderly day hospitals, and psychiatric day hospitals, will be suspended this morning due to tropical cyclone No. 8 still in force. For outpatients who have already made an appointment, please make an appointment for another consultation after the typhoon signal No. 8 is cancelled.

The accident and emergency department of the hospital will serve as usual.

[08:34] Due to tropical cyclone warning signal No. 8 or above, the Hong Kong Wetland Park is temporarily closed.

The park will reopen two hours after the warning signal is lowered.

If tropical cyclone warning signal No. 8 or above is still in force at 2 pm, the park will not be open today

[08:10] The Labour Department announced that the new job fair, which was originally scheduled to be held at the MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok, from 11 am to 5:30 pm today, has now been cancelled.

[07:12] The Hong Kong Stock Exchange announced that it would not open the market before noon.

If typhoon signal No. 8 is lifted after 12 noon, trading will cease throughout the day.

The Gold and Silver Trade Fair announced that the Hong Kong Gold Open Outcry Market was closed in the morning.

If the Gale Signal No. 8 is still in force after 12 noon, the Hong Kong Gold Open Outcry Market will be closed for the whole day.

The London gold electronic trading platform of the gold and silver trade fair maintains normal services.

In addition, the Hong Kong Association of Banks announced that all banks will suspend operations.

If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or extreme circumstances announced by the government are cancelled at or before 12 noon, banks will resume operations within two hours if circumstances permit.

If the typhoon signal No. 8 or extreme circumstances is cancelled after 12 noon, the bank will be closed all day.

[07:11] The Hospital Authority announced that all general clinics and specialist outpatient clinics under its jurisdiction, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and other services, elderly day hospitals, and psychiatric day hospitals, will suspend their services this morning. For outpatients who have already made appointments , Please make an appointment for another consultation after the typhoon signal No. 8 is cancelled.

The accident and emergency department of the hospital will serve as usual.

[07:05] The Department of Health announced that the collection points of ten designated chest and dermatology clinics under the administration of the department for sending deep throat saliva samples for testing for the 2019 coronavirus will be temporarily closed.

In addition, the Metropolitan University of Hong Kong announced that all classes (including online transfers) that were originally scheduled to be held before 2 pm today have been cancelled.

Students can log on to the university's website to check the special arrangements for severe weather, or call the consultation center 27112100 to listen to the recording information.

[06:10] The Judiciary announced that all court/tribunal hearings will be postponed this morning (October 13).

If Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is still in force at 11 am or later, all court/tribunal hearings this afternoon will also be postponed.

The registries and offices of the court/tribunal will continue to be temporarily suspended until further announcement.

[05:59] The Immigration Department announced that the headquarters of the Immigration Department and its branch offices, the Personnel Registry, the Birth, Death and Marriage Registry, and the Smart ID Card Replacement Center will be temporarily suspended.

Citizens who have made an appointment to apply for smart ID card replacement today can go to the relevant replacement center to complete the procedures on the following working days without having to make a new appointment.

[05:45] Severe tropical storm Compasses has intensified into a typhoon.

At 6 a.m., the compasses gathered about 360 kilometers south of Hong Kong, that is, near 19.1 degrees north latitude and 113.5 degrees east longitude. They are expected to move westward at a speed of about 25 kilometers per hour, across the northern part of the South China Sea, and toward Hainan Island.

Gale winds are blowing in some areas of Hong Kong and violent winds are blowing occasionally on high ground.

The easterly wind will gradually change in the morning, and the previously shielded area will become windy.

Gale or storm signal No. 8 will be maintained before noon.

[05:45] The Social Welfare Department announced that all welfare service units under the Social Welfare Department, all child care centers, centers that provide after-school care services, elderly service centers, including sheltered workshops, comprehensive vocational rehabilitation service centers, comprehensive vocational training centers, and exhibition centers Day rehabilitation service units, including the energy center, will not be open.

When the tropical cyclone warning signal No. 8 is cancelled, all units will resume normal services within two hours if the weather and conditions permit.

[05:30] The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority announced that due to bad weather, the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination Category C (other languages) subjects originally scheduled to be held today (13th) morning will be cancelled.

The details will be announced in the next day.

[05:10] The Education Bureau announced that due to tropical cyclone warning signal No. 8 is now in effect, all day schools will be closed today.

In addition, the MTR will launch the first train according to the schedule and maintain a limited service.

MTR bus services are still suspended.

[04:45] Rainbands related to compasses continue to affect the coast of Guangdong. Gale winds are blowing in some areas of Hong Kong, and storms are blowing occasionally on high ground.

The easterly wind will gradually change in the morning, and the previously shielded area will become windy.

Gale or storm signal No. 8 will be maintained before noon.

[04:00] According to the current forecast path, the compass will be the closest to Hong Kong in the next few hours, passing within 400 kilometers south of Hong Kong.

Gale or storm signal No. 8 will be maintained at least until sunrise this morning.

Hong Kong is gradually turning easterly winds today, and places previously shielded will become windy.

▼In the early morning of October 13th, seawater inundated in many districts▼


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[03:00] The Severe Tropical Storm Compasses gathered about 360 kilometers south of Hong Kong and is expected to move westward at a speed of about 25 kilometers per hour, across the northern part of the South China Sea, and towards Hainan Island.

According to the current forecast path, the compass will be the closest to Hong Kong in the next few hours, and the Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 will be maintained at least before sunrise this morning.

Compass Typhoon | Storm surge Chengmen River inverts the seawater height 4 meters

[02:19] At around 1 am, at the time of high tide, when the storm surge occurred, the footpaths and bicycle tracks on both sides of the Shing Mun River in Shatin were flooded by the river, including the pedestrian tunnels under the Shayan Bridge and the Cuirong Bridge , The water depth is more than the "foot eye" position.

Some people who sleep on the bottom of the bridge immediately wade into the area under the bridge after discovering the flooding, and try to remove their personal property and street-sleeping supplies. During this period, "surges" rushed onto the pedestrian path and the situation was quite embarrassing.

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[02:00] The Home Affairs Department opened 24 temporary shelters in various districts, with a total of 209 people staying.

As of 1 a.m., the government's 1823 call center had received 15 reports of falling trees, but no reports of landslides or flooding have been received for the time being.

The Hospital Authority stated that as of 0:45 today, five citizens (four men and one woman) were injured during the storm and were treated in the Accident and Emergency Department of a public hospital. One of the men died.

Compass Typhoon | East wind and rising tide in the early morning, Lei Yue Mun Shing Mun River, Xinghua Village, sea water inverted

[01:11] Compasses is the closest to Hong Kong, passing within 400 kilometers south of Hong Kong.

The Observatory said that the easterly wind will gradually change today, and the previously shielded areas will become windy.

The storm surge and heavy rain caused by compasses may flood low-lying areas. The public should continue to guard against the risk of flooding.

The tide is now at the highest level, and seawater intrusion has occurred along the waterfront of Xinghua Village, Sanjia Village of Liyumen, and Chengmen River.

At 1 am on October 13, Severe Tropical Storm Compass was within 400 kilometers south of Hong Kong.

(Photo of the Observatory)

▼In the early morning of October 13th, the shore of Xinghua Village was hit by waves ▼


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[00:01] The Severe Tropical Storm Compasses gathered about 400 kilometers south-southeast of Hong Kong and entered the 400-kilometer warning zone of Hong Kong. It is expected to move westward at a speed of about 25 kilometers per hour, crossing the northern part of the South China Sea and moving towards Hainan Island.

A reporter from "Hong Kong 01" directly attacked the "compass" in Tai O to force Hong Kong. The wind in Tai O increased significantly near the early hours of the morning, and the sea level also rose sharply, approaching the shore.

About 10 members of the Civil Security Team patrolled in Tai O to assist residents in raising electrical appliances. Some members and residents estimated that the water level would reach the highest between 1 and 2 am, but residents generally believed that the flooding situation would not be too serious. Not too worried.

In addition, at 0:00 in the morning, the wind in Xinghua Village was significantly stronger than that in the afternoon. There were "white-head waves" on the sea from time to time, and huge swells continued to hit the shore. Some of the swells were even higher than the 4-meter lamp post on the shore. Also splashed a lot of waves.

The waterfront of Xinghua Village is also gradually raining, but no sea water intrusion has been seen for the time being.

Few residents at the scene continued to run and exercise, only a small number of residents "chase the wind" and watch the waves at the scene.

▼From the evening of October 12th to the early morning of October 13, Tai O was flooded ▼


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Wind conditions on October 12

▼On October 12, the compass hits the big waves in Xinghua Village▼


▼October 12, when the compass hit Tsim Sha Tsui▼


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[20:30] Nearly 11 o'clock in the evening, Severe Tropical Storm Compasses gathered about 410 kilometers south-southeast of Hong Kong. It is expected to move westward at a speed of about 25 kilometers per hour, across the northern part of the South China Sea, and towards Hainan Island.

According to the Observatory, in the past two to three hours, the wind in Hong Kong has strengthened, with strong winds blowing in offshore waters and violent winds on high ground.

At the same time, the rainbands associated with compasses are affecting the coast of Guangdong.

According to the current forecast path, the compass will be the closest to Hong Kong in the early morning of tomorrow (13th), passing within about 400 kilometers south of Hong Kong.

Gale or storm signal No. 8 will be maintained at least until sunrise tomorrow morning. The public should pay attention to the latest weather report tomorrow morning.

[20:30] The No. 8 northeast wind signal issued by the Macao Meteorological Bureau is expected to be maintained in the early morning of tomorrow, and the wind in Macao will increase.

At 10 o'clock in the evening, the Severe Tropical Storm Compasses assembled about 450 kilometers southeast of Macau, generally heading towards Hainan Island.

The Macao Meteorological Bureau issued Typhoon Signal No. 8 at 10.30pm.

Compasses typhoon |The wind in Xinghua Village increases sharply. Residents put on windproof tape. Residents: the wind is not too strong

[20:55] The Severe Tropical Storm Compasses is gradually approaching. The Observatory will issue the No. 8 Northeast Gale or Storm Signal at 5:20 pm today (12th), at least until sunrise tomorrow morning.

The reporter visited Henghua Village on Hong Kong Island this afternoon. Some residents have put windshield tape on the windows. The wind has strengthened slightly in the evening, and some people still run by the water. Some citizens think that the power of compasses is not too strong for the time being.

▼October 12, the compass hits the situation in Xinghua Village ▼


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Severe tropical storm Compass is expected to approach Hong Kong in the early hours of the 13th.

Compasses Typhoon | Tai O is sternly waiting for shops to install waterproof gates and residents hurry home

[19:33] Severe tropical storm "Compasses" struck Hong Kong. In the past, Tai O was a black spot of flooding. Residents were waiting for it. Waterproof gates were installed at the shop to prevent seawater from inverting.

However, most residents expressed that they were not too worried and believed that the compass was far away from Hong Kong and it was not due to the astronomical tide.

▼October 12, the compass hits Tai O situation▼


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▼The wind on October 12▼


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[18:56] The Macao Meteorological Bureau announced that the No. 8 northeast typhoon signal will be re-issued at 10:30 pm, predicting that the wind in Macao will increase.

[18:45] The observatory stated that at 7 pm, the compasses gathered about 450 kilometers south-southeast of Hong Kong. They are expected to move westward at a speed of about 25 kilometers per hour, across the northern part of the South China Sea, and towards Hainan Island.

In the past few hours, the compass gradually moved closer to the coast of Guangdong and strengthened slightly.

According to the current forecast path, the compass will be the closest to Hong Kong in the early hours of tomorrow morning, passing within about 400 kilometers south of Hong Kong.

Under the combined influence of the compass and the northeast monsoon, strong winds to the northerly winds are generally blowing along the coast of Guangdong.

The outer rainband of the compass also affects the south China coast.

Gale or storm signal No. 8 will be maintained at least until sunrise tomorrow morning.

The storm surge and heavy rain caused by the compass may flood low-lying areas. The public should take measures to prevent wind and water flooding.

There are large waves and swells on the sea, citizens should stay away from the shore and stop all water activities.

In the past hour, the highest sustained wind speeds recorded at Tate’s Cairn, Waglan Island and Sha Chau were 79, 67 and 58 kilometers per hour respectively, and the highest gusts were 95, 78 and 74 kilometers per hour respectively.

▼Compasses attacked Hong Kong Xinghua Village on October 12▼


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Compasses Typhoon | Two consecutive hangings at No. 8 Bo Restaurant loses disease, first order 20 round banquet business: It’s God’s Will

[18:02] As soon as the Lion Rock left, another No. 8 typhoon compass immediately ushered in.

The typhoon signal No. 8 was hoisted again in just two days, causing another blow to the catering industry, which is gradually recovering.

Su Wancheng, deputy general manager of the London Restaurant, revealed that since the outbreak of the epidemic, there has not been a large-scale banquet for more than a year. Some groups originally booked the 20th banquet, but due to the cancellation of the banquet by Lion Rock, the loss was about 80,000 yuan. He sighed: "I don't know when I will receive the 20th banquet first."

I can only look at the door and sigh slightly, like playing football.

Su Wancheng, Deputy General Manager of The London Restaurant

Compasses Typhoon Signal | No. 8 typhoon signal is now released from the Hong Kong tunnel. Long workers: take the documents home and continue to do it

[17:59] The "Lion Rock" just left, the "Compasses" followed, and the Observatory just issued the No. 8 gale or storm signal.

At nearly 5 pm today (12th), long queues have not yet been seen at the Hung Hom Tunnel bus station. Some bus station masters pointed out that the flow of people has increased compared with usual. There are also workers who leave work earlier, waiting in line for the cross-harbour bus to return home.

After stepping into 5 o'clock in the afternoon, a wave of releasing workers began, and order was generally in good order.

Some members of the public believe that this time the Observatory’s early forecasts have allowed the evacuation of the workers to evacuate in an orderly manner. Many citizens said in unison that if they need to return to work tomorrow, they hope to notify them as soon as possible. Prepare documents to continue working at home.

▼October 12th, the compass hits Hong Kong, the situation of the bus station of the CHT▼


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Compass Typhoon | OFCA issued an appeal not to rush to contact relatives and friends: telecommunications network or busy congestion

[17:45] The tropical cyclone "Compasses" hit Hong Kong, and the Observatory issued the No. 8 gale or storm signal at 5:20 pm today (12th).

The Office of Communications, the Office of the Communications Authority issued an appeal at about 4 o'clock. Due to the bad weather, citizens may be eager to use the telephone, or use social media or instant messaging platforms to communicate with relatives and friends through broadband services. The telecommunication network has the opportunity to cause busy lines and even congestion. .

[17:42] The Hospital Authority announced that all general night outpatient clinics under it will temporarily suspend their services today.

The accident and emergency department of public hospitals will continue to serve as usual.

Outpatients who have already made an appointment must make an appointment for another consultation after the tropical cyclone warning signal No. 8 is cancelled.

[17:29] The Home Affairs Department announced the opening of temporary shelters.

Compass Wind Ball | The latest forecast for the observatory within 400 kilometers: a force of 10 wind blowing offshore on Wednesday

[17:25] The Observatory said that at 5 pm, the Severe Tropical Storm Compasses gathered about 470 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong. It is expected to move westward at a speed of about 25 kilometers per hour, across the northern part of the South China Sea, and towards Hainan Island.

Under the combined influence of the compass and the northeast monsoon, strong winds to the northerly winds are generally blowing along the coast of Guangdong.

According to the current forecast path, the compass will be the closest to Hong Kong in the early morning of tomorrow (October 13), passing within about 400 kilometers south of Hong Kong.

Gale or storm signal No. 8 will be maintained at least until sunrise tomorrow morning.

The Observatory also pointed out that storm surges and heavy rain caused by compasses may flood low-lying areas. The public should take measures to prevent wind and water flooding. As there are large waves and swells on the sea, the public should stay away from the shore and stop all water activities.

▼The wind blowing in the afternoon of October 12▼


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[17:20] The Observatory will change the No. 8 northeast gale or storm signal.

Compasses Typhoon | The Jockey Club announces that the Mark Six lottery tonight will be postponed to Thursday and the first draw will be blocked for the same reason.

[16:49] The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced that the Mark Six draw tonight will be postponed to Thursday (14th).

[16:45] Li Zixiang, Senior Science Director of the Observatory, predicts that the wind will increase tonight, bringing showers and squalls, and it is expected that there will be showers in the next one or two days.

However, whether the No. 9 or No. 10 typhoon signal or the number of No. 8 typhoon signal will be issued in the future depends on the future movement path and development of the compass.

According to the latest 9-day weather forecast from the Observatory, winds will blow from east to northeast tomorrow at magnitude 7 to 8, and between offshore and highland winds will be at magnitude 10.

Tropical cyclone compasses are coming fiercely, and some supermarkets have panic buying.

(Photo by Liang Pengwei)

Compass Typhoon | Some shelves in Mong Kok Supermarket "cleared" the public puzzled: it will take a few days to play

【16:20】本港5天内接連迎來兩個熱帶氣旋,「獅子山」剛走,「圓規」緊隨而至,天文台最新公布,預計下午5時20分或以前,改發八號烈風或暴風信號。不少市民自昨晚起已急忙「儲糧」,各區超市出現搶購潮。
記者今(12日)下午兩時許於旺角及油麻地一帶多間超市直擊,大部分糧食供應量充足,僅得一間的麵包及蔬菜貨架被掃清光。有市民認為,或因「獅子山」預報失準關係,致港人出現反射式恐慌,「又唔係打風打足幾日幾夜,唔駛咁擔心。」另一街坊則指,超市明顯較平日多人。

圓規風球|通訊辦發呼籲勿急於聯絡親友:電訊網絡或繁忙擠塞

【16:15】通訊事務管理局辦公室的呼籲,市民可能急於使用電話或透過寬頻服務使用社交媒體或即時通訊平台與親友聯絡,電訊網絡有機會因而線路繁忙,甚至擠塞。如未能即時成功致電親友或發現所使用的寬頻服務非常緩慢,請稍後再嘗試,以免加重網絡負荷。

【15:59】今晚「幻彩詠香江」宣布取消。

【15:20】天文台表示預計下午5時20分或以前改發8號風球。

【14:45】3號強風信號現正生效,天文台指在下午3時,強烈熱帶風暴圓規集結在香港之東南約500公里,即在北緯18.8度,東經117.2度附近,預料向西移動,時速約25公里,橫過南海北部,移向海南島一帶。在下午2時30分,大老山、橫瀾島及沙洲最高持續風速達烈風(8-9級風),大老山最高陣風達每小時96公里。

【14:09】社區疫苗接種中心、醫院疫苗接種站和在長發社區中心的外展疫苗接種站將於下午3時關閉。因社區疫苗接種中心關閉而受影響的預約會自動延期,受影響人士將會接獲電話短訊通知新的接種日期和時間。

圓規風球|有聲音促天文台撥環境局 黃錦星︰歸邊個局唔係最關鍵

【13:36】政府上周公布《香港氣候行動藍圖2050》,環境局局長黃錦星今日(12日)在電台節目表示,將於3年內試行氫能重型車,並於未來數年試行不同電動車型號,本港首輛電動雙層巴士更將於今個月或下個月到港。他透露,兩電已各有兩個風場選址,是建海上風力發電場成熟市機。此外,《施政報告》提出重組政府架構,獅子山襲港期間市民對天文台批評大,甚至有議員建議把天文台撥歸環境局,黃錦星表示持開放態度:「其實唔同部門係咪歸於邊個局,都唔係最關鍵,因為天文台過去都係同我哋緊密。」

▼10月12日下午尖沙咀打風情況▼

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【12:52】考評局表示原定今天午舉行的以下國際及專業考試、服務將會改期或取消。下午1時30分的Prometric考試、下午3時的ABRSM網上樂理考試(1至5級)考試設施及監考服務、下午4時30分的Pearson Edexcel IAL / GCE考試。有關國際及專業考試的最新安排,需留意考評局網頁公布。

圓規風球|2日半掛2個8號風球 圓規獅子山合製「這麼近」新紀錄

【12:38】強烈熱帶風暴圓規逼近,天文台預告今日(12日)下午4時至6時考慮改發八號烈風及暴風信號。今個8號風球一掛,與獅子山8號風球於周日(10日)凌晨4時40分轉3號風球約只隔2日半,將刷新本港因不同熱帶氣旋而帶來二度8號風球的相距最近時間紀錄。舊紀錄於1966年創下,保持了55年,當年兩個氣旋令香港相隔3天又3.5小時,兩次懸掛8號風球。

【12:34】海洋公園表示,如天文台於開放時間內公佈8號或以上熱帶氣旋警告信號的具體懸掛時間,水上樂園將於懸掛前之兩小時停止售票,並於清場後關閉。

【12:30】天文台指出,中午12時,強烈熱帶風暴圓規集結在北緯18.8度,東經118.0度附近,中心附近最高持續風速約為每小時105公里,預料向西移動,時速約25公里,橫過南海北部,移向海南島一帶。

圓規風球|超市貨架清空 街市豆苗貴五成市民照掃貨:打風嘛

【12:29】熱帶氣旋「獅子山」剛剛離去,本港隨即迎來另一個熱帶氣旋「圓規」。天文台預料下午4至6時考慮發出八號烈風或暴風信號。

不少市民昨晚起已經將各區的超市、街市掃購一空。記者今日在荃灣區街市視察,上午十時起已經人頭湧湧,不少街坊都自備手推車掃貨。家住附近屋苑的陳女士指,昨晚家附近的超市一早被掃購一空,而家中已經沒有食物儲備,於是一早前來為一家四口購買口糧,她指打風天通菜、白菜仔都貴了近一倍,「無辦法,打風呀嘛!」

▼10月12日上午市民到街市掃貨▼

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圓規襲港帶來連日驟雨 天文台料下周初秋涼乾燥 最低20度

【12:17】熱帶氣旋圓規將襲港。天文台九天天氣預測,在圓規與東北季候風的共同影響下,廣東沿岸風勢頗大,有大雨及狂風。預料另一股東北季候風會在週末期間抵達華南沿岸,下周初天氣乾燥及稍涼,其中周一(18日)料氣溫最低20度,早上稍涼。

天文台九天天氣預測。(天文台網頁截圖)

圓規風球|天文台4至6時考慮改發八號風球 教育局:全港學校停課

【12:01】熱帶氣旋「圓規」進一步逼近香港。天文台宣布,將在下午4至6時考慮發出八號熱帶氣旋警告信號。教育局隨即表示,所有學校今日停課。

【10:08】昂坪360 宣佈,由於受三號強風信號的影響,今天的纜車服務暫停。昂坪360將於天氣好轉後,儘快恢復纜車服務。

【09:44】康樂及文化事務署宣布,由於大浪及天氣惡劣關係,港島南區的深水灣泳灘、淺水灣泳灘、南灣泳灘、赤柱正灘泳灘、石澳泳灘及大浪灣泳灘;離島區的洪聖爺灣泳灘、長洲東灣泳灘、銀礦灣泳灘、貝澳泳灘及下長沙泳灘;以及西貢區的銀線灣泳灘及清水灣第二灣泳灘已懸掛紅旗,顯示在該處游泳會有危險,市民勿在該處游泳。

【07:07】由於三號強風信號生效,原定今日上午8時於灣仔金紫荊廣場舉行的升旗儀式將取消。

【07:00】食物及衞生局發言人提醒巿民,由於三號熱帶氣旋警告信號現正生效,位於室外的流動採樣站不會開放。有需要進行新冠病毒檢測的人士可轉往社區檢測中心或室內流動採樣站進行檢測。

【06:58】在圓規與東北季候風共同影響下,華南普遍吹強風,離岸及高地間中吹烈風,三號強風信號會在今早及下午初時維持。

隨著圓規逐漸靠近廣東沿岸及增強,其外圍雨帶會在今晚為本港帶來狂風驟雨,本地風勢亦會進一步增強。天文台會在下午較後時間考慮發出八號烈風或暴風信號。

▼10月10日 熱帶氣旋獅子山「落波」後長洲▼

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圓規風球|天文台︰下午較後時間或改發8號風球 幼稚園今日停課

【05:20】由於三號熱帶氣旋警告信號現正生效,教育局宣布幼稚園、肢體傷殘兒童學校及智障兒童學校今日停課。

社會福利署勸諭市民不要送子女或家人到幼兒中心、提供課餘託管服務的中心、長者服務中心或包括庇護工場、綜合職業康復服務中心、綜合職業訓練中心及展能中心在內的日間康復服務單位。但各中心在其正常辦公時間內,仍會繼續開放予有需要人士。市民如有需要送子女或家人到中心或服務單位,可先與中心或服務單位聯絡。

▼10月11日圓規襲前夕天晴乾燥▼

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天氣交通|3號風球生效 今日下午或改發8號風球 多條幹道限速

【05:15】澳門氣象局表示,今日(12日)清晨6時將改發三號風球。預測本澳風力將會增強。

【03:09】隨著熱帶氣旋圓規逐步接近香港,新渡輪橫水渡航線在10月12日暫停服務直至另行通知。新渡輪其他航線現維持正常服務。

另外,澳門一號風球仍然生效,,預測當地風力將會增強。澳門氣象局凌晨至早上將考慮改發三號風球,今日日間考慮發出藍色風暴潮警告。

【02:40】現代貨箱碼頭有限公司公布因颱風關係,將於04:00開始暫停所有吉櫃交收服務。

圓規風球|3號風球今早維持 外圍雨帶晚上殺到 低窪地區或水浸

【00:50】在上午1時,強烈熱帶風暴圓規集結在香港之東南偏東約770公里,預料向西移動,時速約25公里,進入南海東北部。在圓規與東北季候風共同影響下,華南普遍吹強風,離岸及高地間中吹烈風,三號強風信號會在今早(12日)維持。

【00:45】在截至00:30的一小時內,沙洲及橫瀾島最高持續風速已達烈風程度,分別時速75公里及69公里,最高陣風時速分別86公里及79公里。

強烈熱帶風暴圓規的組織仍較鬆散。( NOAA圖片)

【00:40】天文台發出三號強風信號,取代強烈季候風信號,代表本港普遍風力達時速41至62公里,呼籲將容易被風吹倒的物件綁緊或搬入室內,遠離岸邊及停止所有水上活動。

【00:09】天文台表示,受東北季候風及熱帶氣旋圓規的共同影響,現時本港普遍吹清勁偏北風,離岸吹強風。按照現時預測路徑,圓規即將進入香港800公里範圍內,隨後天文台會發出三號強風信號,取代強烈季候風信號。

在11日晚11時,圓規集結在馬尼拉以北約470公里,預料向西移動,時速約25公里,橫過呂宋海峽一帶並進入南海東北部。

天文台12日00:00發出的最新九天天氣預報。

10月11日打風情況

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圓規風球|各區超市蔬菜、麵包搶購一空 網民:似打仗多過打風

【23:42】強烈熱帶風暴「圓規」逼近,天文台今日(11日)預告,圓規於周三(13日)初時最接近本港,屆時或需要改發8號風球。雖然風球未至,不過市民已做好準備,不少網民反映各區超市及街市均被搶購一空,蔬菜、麵包及即食麵的貨架已空空如也。有網民笑言,情況「似打仗多過打風」。

在荃灣多間超市亦出現同樣情況,有市民指因上周六(9日)熱帶氣旋「獅子山」「突襲」下未有充足準備食糧,須冒風雨離家尋找仍開業的餐廳,故今次提早購買即食麵等,「買定就唔使出街」。

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天文台料熱帶氣旋圓規在11日晚上進入本港800公里警戒範圍。(天文台圖片)

【22:55】強烈季候風信號現正生效。天文台指在季候風及熱帶氣旋圓規的共同影響下,預料本港吹偏北強風,平均風速每小時超過40公里。陣風間中達烈風程度。

在晚上10時30分的過去一小時,橫瀾島錄得的最高持續風速為每小時67公里,最高陣風為每小時79公里。

圓規風球|女工塌棚死 勞工處籲惡劣天氣勿派地盤工人做戶外工程

【21:51】上周五(8日)跑馬地樂活道一宗竹棚架倒塌的意外導致一名女工死亡,熱帶氣旋圓規來勢洶洶,猶如獅子山2.0。勞工處今日(11日)即呼籲建築地盤的承建商在惡劣天氣下提高警覺,立刻採取適當工作安排及所需的安全措施,以確保工人的工作安全。發言人指,承建商須參考《颱風及暴雨情況下工作守則》和《惡劣天氣下的工作安全指南》,盡量避免委派工人在受惡劣天氣影響的地方進行戶外建築工程,尤其是棚架工程及起重機操作。

▼10月11日熱帶氣旋圓規襲港前夕 天色良好▼

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【20:20】天文台在今日(11日)上午9時半已發出特別天氣提示,預告熱帶氣旋「圓規」會在今日橫過呂宋海峽,晚間進入香港800公里範圍內,屆時天文台會發出熱帶氣旋警告信號。在「圓規」與東北季候風的共同影響下,華南沿岸風勢在未來一兩日會逐漸增強。隨著「圓規」橫過南海北部及靠近本港,本港明日(12日)稍後天氣轉壞,風力會進一步增強,預料會在周三(13日)初時最接近本港,在本港以南約400公里掠過,本港部分地區風力可能會達烈風程度,廣泛地區亦可能有暴雨及狂風。

在晚上8時,強烈熱帶風暴圓規集結在馬尼拉以北約470公里,預料向西移動,時速約25公里,橫過呂宋海峽一帶。

澳門地球物理暨氣象局在晚上8時發出一號風球,料將在晚間維持;預計明日凌晨至早上發出3號風球的可能性為「高」,明晚至後日清晨發出8號風球的可能性「較高」。

該局預料圓規周二至周三將繼續增強,並快速橫過南海北部,在周三初時最接近澳門,在澳門以南約400公里範圍內掠過,大致趨向海南島。在圓規與東北季風共同影響下,未來兩日澳門天氣轉趨不穩定,風力顯著增強及有雷雨,最大風力有機會達8級;受風暴潮叠加天文潮影響,未來兩日低窪地區有機會出現約0.5米水浸。

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獅子山風球|天文台長認發放訊息不理想 為女工塌棚意外身故難過

【18:52】熱帶風暴「獅子山」襲港造成狂風暴雨,本港接連兩日經歷黑色暴雨警告及八號風球,帶來連場大雨,多處水浸變澤國。

經歷連場大雨後,本港水塘存水量由約67.67%,大升一成至75.32%,重上七成安全指標。記者今日(11日)到訪大潭篤水塘,洪水在水壩直落而下,頓時變成的澎湃的瀑布,非常壯觀。不少市民前來欣賞,更有人在24年後再次現場感受排洪氣勢,「好興奮!我嚟過好多次(大潭篤水塘),但第一次睇到排洪!」

▼10.11大潭篤水塘滿瀉洩洪 吸引市民打卡▼

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獅子山風球|連場豪雨水塘存水升一成 大潭水塘排洪頓變巨型瀑布

【18:10】熱帶風暴「獅子山」襲港造成狂風暴雨,本港接連兩日經歷黑色暴雨警告及八號風球,帶來連場大雨,多處水浸變澤國。

經歷連場大雨後,記者今日(11日)到訪大潭篤水塘,洪水在水壩直落而下,頓時變成的澎湃的瀑布,非常壯觀。不少市民前來欣賞,更有人在24年後再次現場感受排洪氣勢,「好興奮!我嚟過好多次(大潭篤水塘),但第一次睇到排洪!」

▼10月9日熱帶風暴獅子山襲港.8號風球下市況▼

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圓規風球|教育局發信:家長可應天氣決定子女上學 學校酌情處理

【18:00】繼熱帶氣旋獅子山上周「突襲」後,另一熱帶氣旋「圓規」亦蓄勢待襲。有鑑於上周五(9日)上學及放學時間傾盆大雨,不少學生變「落湯雞」,教育局今日(11日)向家長發文,提及惡劣天氣下的上學安排。文中指,局部地區情況或與全港整體情況不同,甚至出現突發事件,須按當時情況靈活處理,強調教育局通告說明,家長可因應天氣情況,自行決定應否讓子女上學,如區內天氣、道路、斜坡或交通情況惡劣,為保障子女安全,家長應讓其留在家中。對於受惡劣天氣或水浸影響,而遲到或由家長決定於當日缺課的學生,學校會酌情處理,不會處分。

圓規風球|獅子山翻版 天文台今晚直掛3號風球 預警周三或掛8號

【17:30】風再起了!帶來8號風球的獅子山走後,強烈熱帶風暴「圓規」亦來勢洶洶。天文台今午(11日)4時發出強烈季候風信號,本港正吹強風,平均風速每小時超過40公里 ,風力等同3號風球。天文台高級科學主任李子祥下午在記者會更預告,當圓規今晚進入香港800公里範圍,天文台會如獅子山來襲一樣,直接發出3號風球取代強烈季候風信號,而明日至周三初時風力會進一步增強,周三部分地區或吹烈風,天文台當日可能會發出8號風球。

圓規風球|天文台預告今晚直接掛3號風球 周三或需掛8號

【16:30】熱帶氣旋獅子山上周「突襲」後,天文台預測強烈熱帶風暴圓規今晚(11日)會進入香港800公里警戒範圍,屆時將會由強烈季候風信號,直接轉為3號風球,一如獅子山一樣,跳過1號風球;天文台更預測圓規將增強為颱風,周三(13日)初時最接近本港,在本港以南約400公里掠過,本港部分地區風力可能會達烈風程度,可能需要改發8號風球。

台長鄭楚明在今日的記者會上表示,圓規與獅子山一樣是「秋颱」,,華南地區受東北季候風影響,當有熱帶氣旋在南海,兩者共同效應,令風力增加;當圓規接近香港南面時,相關雨帶會移近珠江口,風勢繼續增強,風力最大時間,預計周二後期至周三初期,最後視乎路徑有否變化。

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「圓規」今晚逼近天文台預告發熱帶氣旋警告 周三離岸高地9級風

【13:06】「獅子山」逐漸遠離並減弱成低壓區,但「圓規」已逐漸增強成強烈熱帶風暴,並「接棒」逼近本港。天文台預告,「圓規」晚間進入香港800公里範圍內,屆時會發出熱帶氣旋警告信號,加上與東北季候風共同影響下,料明日(12日)稍後已開始有狂風驟雨,至周三(13日)更有狂風大驟雨及雷暴,初時有機會吹烈風(8級),離岸及高地更吹9級烈風。

颱風圓規︱重陽前又打風 星期二晚天氣轉差 季候風再成風力關鍵

[12:26] As the tropical cyclone "Lion Rock" just moved away, another tropical cyclone "Compasses" (Figure 1) has been intensifying in the waters east of the Philippines and is expected to enter as early as today (October 11) evening 800 kilometers of Hong Kong.



(The original text is taken from the website of the Observatory, the title, introduction and content, edited and revised by Hong Kong 01)

▼On October 9th, tropical cyclone Lion Rock No. 8 Typhoon Mong Kok was deserted on weekend ▼


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Compasses Typhoon Signal | Observatory: Typhoon Signal No. 8 may be re-issued later in the afternoon. Kindergarten will be closed today. Weather and traffic | Typhoon Signal No. 3 will take effect this afternoon or typhoon signal No. 8 may be re-issued. Maintain the outer rain bands this morning to kill low-lying areas or flooding Lion Rock Typhoon Signal at night | Ngong Ping Wind Power No. 10 Typhoon Giant Buddha does not damage the Shido Store owner: Powerful Lion Rock Typhoon Signal | Tukhang Typhoon Signal No. 8 Cheung Chau hurriedly closed business without budget :I have never thought about suspension of the Lion Rock Typhoon | Black rain hits the farmland and turns the pond soaked and the seedlings are soaked. The harvest period is delayed or the price increases in the New Year.

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Source: hk1

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