Severe Tropical Storm Siamba was approaching on July 1, the return day. The Observatory changed the No. 8 typhoon on the evening of July 1. It was the first time that the No. 8 typhoon was issued on July 1 in the 25 years since the return.
Siamba passed southwest of Hong Kong this morning (2nd), maintaining a distance of about 300 kilometers. The Observatory said that Siamba had landed near Dianbai District, Maoming City, Guangdong Province, and was gradually moving away from Hong Kong. The wind force in Hong Kong is gradually weakening.
The Observatory will issue the No. 3 Strong Wind Signal before 5 pm.
The southwestern part of Hong Kong was windy, with occasional gale force winds from the offshore and highlands.
The outer rainbands associated with Siamba will still occasionally bring squally showers to Hong Kong.
As for the Hong Kong Palace Museum, which was originally scheduled to open to the public for the first time today, due to the typhoon hitting Hong Kong, the opening to the public will be postponed to tomorrow (3rd).
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Typhoon Siamba is about to make landfall near Zhanjiang, and the Observatory is considering changing the No. 3 typhoon between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
(Photo from the Observatory's website)
▼On July 2, the Siamba typhoon hit Hong Kong and the citizens were walking outdoors in Tsim Sha Tsui under the strong wind and heavy rain▼
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July 2 wind report
[16:25] The Observatory said that Siamba will enter the inland and gradually weaken.
The local winds eased as Siamba moved further away from Hong Kong.
However, strong winds are still generally blowing in Hong Kong, and strong winds are still blowing off the coast and highlands from time to time. The No. 3 strong wind signal will be maintained until midnight tonight.
The outer rainbands associated with Siamba will still occasionally bring squally showers to Hong Kong.
There are still big waves and swells in the sea.
[16:20] The Hong Kong Observatory changed the No. 3 strong wind signal, and the No. 8 typhoon brought by Siamba took effect for more than 21 hours.
[15:53] The Hong Kong Jockey Club stated that due to the typhoon, the Mark Six draw (22/041) originally scheduled to be held tonight will be postponed to tomorrow (3rd), and the purchased lottery tickets are still valid.
[15:45] The Observatory said that Siamba has landed near Dianbai District, Maoming City, Guangdong Province, and is gradually moving away from Hong Kong, and the wind in Hong Kong is gradually weakening.
The Observatory will issue the No. 3 Strong Wind Signal before 5 pm.
The southwestern part of Hong Kong was windy, with occasional gale force winds from the offshore and highlands.
The outer rainbands associated with Siamba will still occasionally bring squally showers to Hong Kong.
[15:39] The government announced that since Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 was maintained for most of the day, no mandatory testing announcement will be issued today.
[15:18] The HKTB stated that as Typhoon Signal No. 8 is still in force, the special edition of "A Symphony of Lights" will be suspended at 8pm tonight.
[15:03] The government announced that as Typhoon Signal No. 8 is still in effect, all community vaccination centers will remain closed today.
Affected appointments will be automatically postponed, and affected persons will be notified by SMS of the new vaccination date and time.
The "home-to-home vaccination service" originally scheduled for today has been cancelled and the vaccination service has been postponed until July 8. The hotline center will call the affected citizens on Monday (4th) to notify the new vaccination arrangement.
[14:45] The No. 8 southeast gale or storm signal is now in effect.
The Observatory expects that at 3 p.m., Typhoon Siamba gathers about 330 kilometers west-southwest of Hong Kong, moves northwestward at a speed of about 16 kilometers per hour, and moves towards the western coast of Guangdong.
Siamba is about to make landfall near Zhanjiang and gradually move away from Hong Kong, the wind will gradually weaken in Hong Kong.
Depending on the degree of local wind weakening, the Observatory will consider changing the No. 3 Strong Wind Signal between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
At present, the southwest of Hong Kong is windy, with occasional gale to stormy winds from the offshore and highlands.
The rainbands associated with Siamba are still expected to occasionally bring squally and heavy showers to Hong Kong.
In the past hour, the highest sustained wind speeds recorded at Ngong Ping, Cheung Chau and Waglan Island were 95, 75 and 68 km/h respectively, and the highest gusts were 136, 87 and 73 km/h respectively.
[14:35] At the Hung Hom pier this afternoon, there was a "cross wind and rain". The trees blew to the east and to the west.
However, many citizens went to the Hung Hom pier to chase the wind without fear of the wind and rain. Some children even bought water shoes specially. They joked that the wind was strong today, "We should hang the No. 10 typhoon!"
This time, the No. 8 typhoon will take effect on July 1st. During public holidays and Saturdays, many wage earners can take vacations. Some people say that "you can't take a vacation without taking three days, and you can spend a lot of time."
Siam Bar Typhoon | Hung Hom Pier with big waves hitting the shore with many people chasing the wind Children: Typhoon No. 10 should be hoisted
▼On July 2, the Siamba typhoon hit the Hung Hom Pier in Hong Kong "cross wind and rain"▼
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[14:15] The Macao Geophysics and Meteorological Bureau expects that the possibility of changing the No. 3 typhoon from dusk to evening is high.
(Photo from the website of the Macao Geophysics and Meteorological Bureau)
[14:00] As of 1:00 pm today, the government 1823 call center has received 37 reports of fallen trees.
In addition, the Drainage Services Department confirmed a case of flooding.
The government has not received any reports of landslides so far.
At present, the Home Affairs Department has opened a total of 25 temporary shelters in various districts, with a total of 87 people staying there.
The Hospital Authority said that as of 12.30pm today, two men were injured during the storm and were treated in the emergency department of a public hospital.
[13:50] The Education Bureau announced that all day schools will be closed today.
If the Observatory cancels Typhoon Signal No. 8 before 5:00 pm, evening classes will resume today.
[13:45] The Observatory said that Siamba is about to make landfall near Zhanjiang and gradually move away from Hong Kong, and the wind in Hong Kong will gradually weaken.
Depending on the degree of local wind weakening, the Observatory will consider changing the No. 3 Strong Wind Signal between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
At 2 p.m., Typhoon Siamba gathered about 330 kilometers west-southwest of Hong Kong, and was expected to move northwestward at a speed of about 16 kilometers per hour, toward the western coast of Guangdong.
At present, the southwest of Hong Kong is windy, with occasional gale to stormy winds from the offshore and highlands.
The rainbands associated with Siamba are still expected to occasionally bring squally and heavy showers to Hong Kong.
In the past hour, the highest sustained wind speeds recorded at Ngong Ping, Cheung Chau and Waglan Island were 94, 89 and 72 km/h respectively, and the highest gusts were 134, 102 and 81 km/h respectively.
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[13:20] The Hong Kong Palace Museum was originally scheduled to open to the public for the first time today, but the opening was postponed due to Typhoon Signal No. 8.
The Hong Kong Palace Museum said that since the No. 8 typhoon signal will remain in place for some time, it will not be open today, and will be postponed to tomorrow (3rd) to open to the public, and the opening hours will be extended.
Tomorrow, the opening time will be earlier to 9:00 am, and the closing time will be postponed to 9:00 pm.
Citizens who have purchased tickets for admission today, and visitors who originally booked admission at 10:00 am and 11:00 am, can use the original tickets to enter the venue at 9:00 am tomorrow or at the original time slot.
Visitors with tickets for the admission period at or after 12:00 noon today can enter at the same period tomorrow or after 4:00 pm.
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[12:45] The No. 8 southeast gale or storm signal is now in effect.
The Observatory said that at 1 p.m., Typhoon Siamba is expected to gather about 320 kilometers west-southwest of Hong Kong and move northwestward at a speed of about 16 kilometers per hour, moving towards the western coast of Guangdong.
Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 will be maintained until 4 pm.
Siamba is now closest to Hong Kong, passing by about 300 kilometers southwest of Hong Kong.
According to the current route, Siamba will land near Zhanjiang in the afternoon.
The rainbands associated with Siamba brought strong winds and heavy showers to the Pearl River Estuary.
Gale winds were blowing in many parts of Hong Kong, with occasional storms from offshore and highlands.
In the past hour, the highest sustained wind speeds recorded at Ngong Ping, Cheung Chau and Waglan Island were 98, 83 and 78 km/h respectively, and the highest gusts were 150, 99 and 94 km/h respectively.
[12:04] The Hospital Authority announced that due to the maintenance of Typhoon Signal No. 8 by the Observatory, the afternoon consultation service of the designated clinics for COVID-19 will be suspended.
Patients who have made an appointment can make another appointment or contact the relevant designated clinic to make appropriate arrangements after the cancellation of Typhoon Signal No. 8.
[11:45] The No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal is now in effect.
The Observatory said that at 12 noon, Typhoon Siamba was expected to gather about 320 kilometers west-southwest of Hong Kong and move northwestward at a speed of about 16 kilometers per hour, moving towards the western coast of Guangdong.
Siamba is now closest to Hong Kong, passing by about 300 kilometers southwest of Hong Kong.
According to the current path, Siamba will make landfall near Zhanjiang in the afternoon, and the No. 8 typhoon will be maintained before 4 pm.
The rainbands associated with Siamba brought strong winds and heavy showers to the Pearl River Estuary.
Gale winds were blowing in many parts of Hong Kong, with occasional storms from offshore and highlands.
In the past hour, the highest sustained wind speeds recorded at Cheung Chau, Tap Mun and Sha Chau were 76, 65 and 60 km/h respectively, and the highest gusts were 94, 73 and 75 km/h respectively.
[10:45] The No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal is now in effect.
The Observatory said that at 11:00 am, Typhoon Siamba is expected to gather about 310 kilometers west-southwest of Hong Kong and move northwestward at a speed of about 16 kilometers per hour, moving towards the western coast of Guangdong.
Siamba is now closest to Hong Kong. According to the current route, Siamba will land near Zhanjiang in the afternoon.
Typhoon Signal No. 8 will remain until 4 p.m.
The Siamba-related rainbands occasionally brought strong winds and heavy showers to the Pearl River Estuary.
Gale winds were blowing in many parts of Hong Kong, with occasional storms from offshore and highlands.
Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 will be maintained until 4 pm.
In the past hour, the highest sustained wind speeds recorded at Cheung Chau, Waglan Island and Sha Chau were 85, 69 and 64 km/h respectively, and the highest gusts were 104, 84 and 82 km/h respectively.
[09:55] The Home Affairs Administration has opened 25 temporary shelters in various districts, with a total of 81 people staying.
As of 9 am today (2nd), the government 1823 call center has received 24 reports of fallen trees.
The government has not received any reports of landslides or flooding.
The Hospital Authority said that as of 8:30 am today, a member of the public was injured during the storm and was treated in the emergency department of a public hospital.
[09:45] The No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal is now in effect.
The Observatory said that Siam Ba is now closest to Hong Kong, passing around 300 kilometers southwest of Hong Kong.
According to the current path, Siamba will land near Zhanjiang from afternoon to dusk.
Typhoon Signal No. 8 will remain until 4 p.m.
Gale winds are still blowing in many parts of Hong Kong, with occasional storms blowing offshore and highlands.
The strong wind area of Siamba will continue to affect the Pearl River Estuary area in the early afternoon.
The rainbands associated with Siamba will occasionally bring heavy showers and violent gusts to the Pearl River Estuary.
In the past hour, the highest sustained wind speeds recorded at Ngong Ping, Cheung Chau and Tap Mun were 98, 82 and 70 km/h respectively, and the highest gusts were 136, 98 and 82 km/h respectively.
[09:19] Siamba is the closest to Hong Kong’s economy. There are also big waves in the morning at the seaside of Xinghua Village. Although the sky is dark and sometimes it rains heavily, there are still many citizens who come to watch the waves. The team members closed the entrance closest to the sea at the scene, prohibiting the public from approaching.
Siamba Typhoon | Civil Security Team Blocks the Seaside Entrance of Xinghua Village Citizens: Enterprises Are Stable
[09:07] Ocean Park and Water Park will be closed this morning. If Signal No. 8 is still in effect at 1:00 today, Ocean Park and Water Park will be closed for the whole day.
[08:45] The Observatory said that Siamba is now closest to Hong Kong, passing by about 300 kilometers southwest of Hong Kong.
According to the current path, Siamba will land near Zhanjiang from afternoon to dusk.
Gale winds are still blowing in many parts of Hong Kong, with occasional storms blowing offshore and highlands.
The strong wind area of Siamba will continue to affect the Pearl River Estuary area in the early afternoon.
Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 will be maintained until 4 pm.
The rainbands associated with Siamba will occasionally bring heavy showers and violent gusts to the Pearl River Estuary.
In the past hour, the highest sustained wind speeds recorded at Ngong Ping, Cheung Chau and Tap Mun were 98, 82 and 70 km/h respectively, and the highest gusts were 136, 98 and 82 km/h respectively.
[08:13] As the No. 8 Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal is in effect, the Hong Kong Palace Museum (Hong Kong Palace Museum) will not open at the original time of 10:00 am.
If Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is lowered at or before 4 pm, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will open within 3 hours after the signal is lowered.
For those who have purchased tickets, please pay attention to the announcement of the Hong Kong Palace Museum.
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[08:13] The Hong Kong Wetland Park is temporarily closed. The park will reopen two hours after the warning signal is lowered.
If the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is still in force at 2:00 pm, the park will not be open today.
People or groups who have prepaid tickets for today can contact the park ticket office to arrange a refund or change the visit date after the park resumes service.
[07:45] Siamba will be closest to Hong Kong in the next few hours, passing around 300 kilometers southwest of Hong Kong.
According to the latest forecast, Siamba will take a more easterly path than before, and its gale area will continue to affect the Pearl River Estuary for a period of time.
In addition, the rainbands associated with Siamba will continue to bring occasional heavy showers and violent gusts to Hong Kong.
Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 will be maintained until noon.
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[07:14] The HKEAA announced that due to bad weather, the GRE iBT test held this morning will be rescheduled, and the arrangement will be announced by the relevant testing agency within days.
[07:00] The Department of Health announced today that the collection points of nine designated chest, dermatology and social hygiene clinics under the department for delivery of COVID-19 virus test samples will be temporarily closed.
The methadone clinic will be open during normal service hours, and people receiving methadone treatment can go to the methadone clinic to take methadone.
[07:00] The Hospital Authority announced that all designated clinics, general outpatient clinics, specialist outpatient clinics, allied health and other day services for confirmed cases of COVID-19 will be suspended this morning.
For patients who have already made an appointment, please make another appointment after the cancellation of Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8.
In addition, the distribution and collection services of COVID-19 test sample collection kits at selected general outpatient clinics will also be suspended.
Accident and emergency departments of public hospitals are currently maintaining normal services.
[06:36] The Transport Department announced that the vehicle inspection center under the Transport Department will be temporarily suspended today. Those who have made an appointment for the vehicle inspection service, please make a new appointment for the vehicle inspection after the vehicle inspection center reopens.
The Transport Department Driving Test Centre will also suspend services.
[06:32] So far, the Home Affairs Administration has opened 25 temporary shelters in various districts, with a total of 81 people staying.
As of 6 am, the government's 1823 call center had received 21 reports of fallen trees.
The government has not received any reports of landslides or flooding.
The Hospital Authority said that as of 4:30 a.m., one person was injured during the storm and was treated in the emergency department of a public hospital.
[06:00] The Judiciary announced that due to the issuance of the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8, all court and tribunal hearings (including applications for lawyer's admission) will be adjourned today.
Those who are due to appear in court today and are affected by Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 must arrive at court at 9:30am on the next working day (July 4) unless otherwise notified.
[05:58] The Immigration Department announced that during the period when the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in force, the Immigration Department Headquarters and various sub-offices, Registration of Persons Office, Births, Deaths and Marriages Office and Smart Identity Card Replacement Centre service paused.
[05:35] The Social Welfare Department announced that since the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is now in effect, all welfare service units, all child care centres, centres providing after-school care services, elderly service centres and sheltered workshops under the SWD , Integrated Vocational Rehabilitation Service Centers, Comprehensive Vocational Training Centers, and Day Rehabilitation Service Units including Development Centers will not be open.
When the No. 8 Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal is cancelled, units that normally operate on Saturdays will resume normal services within two hours, weather and conditions permitting.
[05:20] The Education Bureau announced that due to the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is now in effect, all day schools will be closed today.
[05:00] The government announced that all community vaccination centres under the COVID-19 vaccination programme will not be open and vaccination services will be suspended.
Vaccination centres will reopen three hours after the cancellation of Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 and resume vaccination services until the end of normal service hours
[03:45] The Observatory said that Siamba will pass by the southwest of Hong Kong this morning, at a distance of about 300 kilometers.
According to the latest forecast path, Siamba will adopt an easterly path than before, and its gale area will continue to affect the Pearl River Estuary for a period of time.
The rainbands associated with Siamba will continue to bring occasional heavy showers and violent gusts to Hong Kong.
Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 will be maintained until noon.
[02:40] The government announced that the Home Affairs Administration has opened a total of 25 temporary shelters in various districts, with a total of 81 people staying.
As of 2 am today, the government's 1823 call center has received 20 reports of fallen trees.
The government has not received any reports of landslides or flooding. The Hospital Authority said that as of 0:30 a.m. today, a member of the public was injured during the storm and was treated in the emergency department of a public hospital.
[01:00] The Macao Meteorological Bureau stated that Siamba is expected to further intensify into a typhoon and move to the northwest, generally heading towards the east and west coasts of Guangdong, and is expected to be closest to Macao in the morning.
Affected by the circulation and rainbands in Siamba, the weather in Macao is expected to be unstable today, with occasional heavy showers and thunderstorms, winds of magnitude 6-8 and gusty winds.
The bureau continued to point out that due to the astronomical spring tide today, under the influence of superimposed storm surges and continuous rainfall, it is predicted that there will be about 0.5 to 1.0 meters of flooding in the inner harbor area from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and a yellow storm surge has been issued. warn.
[00:45] According to the Observatory, according to the current forecast path, Siamba will be closest to Hong Kong this morning, passing around 300 kilometers southwest of Hong Kong. The rainbands associated with Siamba will bring heavy showers and Strong gusts.
Gale winds are now blowing in many parts of Hong Kong, and sometimes it reaches storm level in the highlands. The local wind will gradually change from easterly to southeasterly, and some areas will become windy.
The No. 8 Gale or Storm Signal will be maintained until 5:00 this morning. Members of the public should pay attention to the latest weather report before going out in the morning.
[00:30] The Observatory said that the wind speed recorded in various districts from 10:31 to 11:30 pm on July 1 showed that the highest sustained wind speed in Ngong Ping reached 107 km/h, which is a storm (10-11 winds) ), with a maximum wind gust of 138 km/h.
The winds reaching Gale (8-9) are as follows: Cheung Chau Beach at 74 km/h; Cheung Chau at 73 km/h; Tate's Cairn at 72 km/h; Tap Mun at 72 km/h; 68 km/h.
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July 1st wind report
Siam Bar Typhoon｜Chen Guoji: Emergency Monitoring and Support Center Demonstrates Professionalism and Efficiency
[23:14] Severe tropical storm Siamba is approaching Hong Kong, and the Observatory issued the first typhoon signal No. 8 this year at 7:10 pm today (1st).
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-kee, who was sworn in this morning, inspected the Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre at the Security Bureau in the evening and listened to relevant departments' reports on the latest situation of Siamba and the overall deployment of the centre.
He praised the emergency monitoring and assistance center for its professional and efficient spirit, safeguarding citizens' lives and property, and ensuring the safe and orderly operation of the market, and expressed his heartfelt thanks.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-kee, visited the Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre at the Security Bureau and listened to relevant departments' reports on the latest situation of Siamba and the overall deployment of the Centre.
(Chen Guoji Facebook)
Siamba Typhoon | Lei Yue Mun merchants close early, DSD staff inspect flooding black spots
[22:54] The Siamba typhoon strikes, and the No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal will be hoisted in Hong Kong from this evening (1st).
The reporter from "Hong Kong 01" inspected the flooded black spot Liyumen in the evening. Most of the shops had closed their gates. The wind was not strong at the scene. There were sandbags piled up on the shore, and iron bars were added.
Staff from the FEHD and the Drainage Services Department patrolled the scene respectively to check whether there was seawater inversion and flooding.
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Siamba Typhoon | 38 people stay in temporary shelter center for shelter, elderly center is temporarily closed
[22:32] The Observatory announced the change of Typhoon Signal No. 8 at 7 o'clock tonight (1st), and the Home Affairs Department said that it will open a temporary shelter center for those who need temporary accommodation.
So far, 25 temporary shelters have been opened in various districts, with a total of 38 people staying, authorities said.
The Social Welfare Department also announced that its welfare service units, centres providing after-school care services and elderly service centres, which normally operate on Sundays and public holidays, have been temporarily closed.
The DH also said that all DH clinics that normally operate on Sundays and public holidays will be closed.
Siam Bar Typhoon | Fans from Yuen Long went to Xinghua Village to watch the waves
[22:23] The waves by the Xinghua Village are getting bigger and bigger at night. When the waves hit the shore five times out of ten, the waves "burst" ashore. Some people wearing raincoats who are chasing the wind especially approached the shore and felt the shore shot toward the body.
A group of civil security teams came especially to persuade the wave watchers to stay away from the sea, and used flashlights to shine at the breakwater stones to see if anyone was standing at the "front line" watching the waves.
Siam Ba typhoon | The Forbidden City opens on Saturday, the typhoon signal No. 8 is cancelled due to weather changes, and the museum will open within three hours
[22:05] The Hong Kong Palace Museum will be open to the public tomorrow (2nd) to announce. Due to the unstable weather today, the museum recommends ticket holders who have made an appointment to visit tomorrow to pay attention to the following arrangements:
Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above:
• If Warning Signal No. 8 is hoisted or is still hoisted two hours before the museum opening time (ie 10:00 am), the museum will not open at the original time.
If the warning signal is cancelled at a later time, the museum will open within three hours of the cancellation of the signal.
If the warning signal is cancelled less than four hours before the museum closes, the museum will not open.
• Taking July 2 as an example, the closing time of the museum on Saturday is 8:00 pm. If the warning signal No. 8 is not cancelled before 4:00 pm, the museum will not open.
• If Warning Signal No. 8 is hoisted after opening, the museum will be closed immediately.
Mr. Wang deliberately drove from Yuen Long to Heng Fa Village to follow the wind.
(Photo by Liao Yanxiong)
[21:30] The Macao Meteorological Bureau also issued Typhoon Signal No. 8.
[20:30] The No. 8 typhoon has been hoisted for more than an hour. The wind in Xinghua Village is obviously stronger than that by the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. According to the anemometer, the maximum wind speed is higher than 30 kilometers per hour; And big waves crashed ashore.
There are still many residents of Xinghua Village who take a walk by the seaside after dinner to watch the waves.
Some residents mentioned that they have lived in Xinghua Village for many years and have experienced many winds. The current waves are still "very weak".
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Siam Bar Typhoon Ball | Special trip to Tsim Sha Tsui from Tsuen Wan to watch the waves by the seaside: feel the power of nature
[20:30] On the evening of the 25th anniversary of the July 1 handover, Hong Kong ushered in the first Typhoon No. 8 brought by the severe tropical storm Siamba.
The Observatory officially hoisted Typhoon Signal No. 8 at 7:10 pm today (1st).
The wind in the area around the Star Ferry Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui increased significantly, and there were several "wind chasers" watching the waves at the waterfront of the Cultural Center.
Mr. Lin, a citizen, said that he started chasing the wind a few years ago, especially like watching the waves, and feeling the power of nature from it. He pointed out that he would attach great importance to safety, and said that he would only stay for a while, and he would drive home after the No. 8 typhoon took effect.
Siamba Typhoon Balloon｜The first typhoon No. 8 was installed this year to dismantle the mystery of non-typhoon Siamba "Sheng Nai" exceeding expectations
[19:53] The severe tropical storm "Siamba" is approaching, and the Observatory issued the first typhoon signal No. 8 this year today (1st).
When the observatory was formed in Siamba, it was expected to only reach the level of a tropical storm, but in the end it "stunned" and is expected to intensify into a typhoon tomorrow (2nd).
The Observatory explained that there were two factors that caused the development of Siam to exceed expectations. It pointed out that the current high water temperature in the northern part of the South China Sea and the weakening of vertical wind shear were also favorable for Siam to strengthen.
Leung Wing-wu, the former assistant director of the Observatory, said that since the rainbands of Siamba were concentrated in the center and were far from Hong Kong this morning, the impact was not significant.
As for the strength of Siamba, which is not as expected, Leung also pointed out that due to the current temperature in the South China Sea, there are conditions for Siambar to strengthen.
▼On July 1st, the No. 3 strong wind signal came into effect, strong wind and heavy rain in various districts▼
[19:15] The Hong Kong Observatory said that according to the current forecast path, Siamba will be closest to Hong Kong from tonight to tomorrow morning (2nd), passing around 300 kilometers southwest of Hong Kong.
Gale winds are now blowing in many parts of Hong Kong, sometimes reaching storm level in the highlands.
The local wind will gradually change from east to southeast, and some areas will become windy.
The Observatory also expects that the No. 8 gale or storm signal will be maintained until 5 a.m. tomorrow.
[19:10] The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal.
【19:00】政府宣布，由於香港天文台即將發出八號熱帶氣旋警告信號，今日將不會發出強制檢測公告。在八號熱帶氣旋警告信號生效期間，所有流動採樣站和社區檢測中心均會關閉。
【18:51】澳門氣象局表示將於今晚9時30分改發8號東南風球。
暹芭風球｜天文台發出八號風球 多個外賣平台暫停服務
【18:35】強烈熱帶風暴暹芭七一襲港，天文台料晚上7時10分發出八號東南烈風或暴風信號。極端天氣下，外賣平台料將暫停，市民留在家記緊備足糧食。Foodpanda宣布，因八號風球現正生效，將暫停外賣送遞服務，直至降至三號強風信號。
另一外賣平台Deliveroo亦在Facebook宣布，八號颱風信號下暫停送餐服務。
【17:40】澳門氣象局表示將於今晚8時至11時考慮改發8號風球。
【17:15】黃色暴雨警告取消。
【17:10】天文台表示，預計今晚7時10分或以前發出八號烈風或暴風信號。
【16:46】民政事務總署指，「居安抗疫」熱線1833 019將會於八號熱帶氣旋警告信號發出後暫停服務，期間，來電人士可選擇留言或致電民政事務總署緊急事故協調中心（2572 8427）留下訊息，以便熱線於恢復運作後盡快作出跟進。如八號信號在不遲於晚上八時取消，熱線將於當日盡快恢復服務；否則，熱線將於翌晨七時或八號信號取消後約兩小時恢復運作（以兩者較遲者為準）。
【16:45】天文台表示在下午5時，暹芭集結在香港之西南偏南約370公里，預料向西北移動，時速約16公里，大致移向廣東西部沿岸一帶。在過去一小時，橫瀾島及長洲泳灘分別錄得的最高持續風速為每小時70及54公里，最高陣風分別為每小時81及68公里。
天文台指，按照現時預測路徑，暹芭會在今晚至明早最接近香港，在本港西南300公里附近掠過。預計暹芭會有所增強，與其相關的烈風區會在今日稍後靠近珠江口，本港普遍地區風力會進一步增強，天文台會考慮在今晚6時至9時改發八號烈風或暴風信號。
天文台同時更新九天天氣預報，料明日（2日）有狂風驟雨及雷暴，雨勢有時頗大，海有非常大浪至巨浪及有湧浪，初時風勢達8級烈風程度，離岸及高地間中更吹9級風。
【16:30】教育局指，由於香港天文台會考慮在今晚六時至九時發出八號熱帶氣旋警告信號，所有學校今日停課。學校應實施應變措施，確保學生安全，並在安全的情況下，方可安排學生返家。
【16:21】旅發局表示由於 3號強風信號仍然生效，原訂今晚8 時舉行的「幻彩詠香江」特別版之「維港光影匯演」將會暫停。
【15:15】天文台再發出黃色暴雨警告信號，表示香港廣泛地區已錄得或預料會有每小時雨量超過30毫米的大雨，且雨勢可能持續。
暹芭風球｜馬鞍山慶祝回歸大花牌被颱風吹塌 交通一度受阻
【13:07】今（1日）午1時17分，馬料水天橋近吐露港公路一個10米乘10米、慶祝回歸周年的大花牌被風吹塌，橫塌天橋一段路面，阻塞交通，消防接報到場，證實無人受傷，同時清理現場雜物。
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暹芭風球｜大圍大樹颱風下倒塌 壓毀的士
【14:59】今（1日）晨6時39分，大圍顯徑邨停車場外的一棵大樹不堪狂風驟雨吹襲，轟然倒下，壓中一輛的士車頂，消防接報到場，將大樹鋸斷樹幹，移至路旁，事件中無人受傷。
▼7月1日 三號風球下泳客清水灣二灘玩浪▼
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【14:45】天文台表示，在過去數小時，暹芭繼續向西北移動，其相關的雨帶間中為廣東沿岸帶來大驟雨及猛烈陣風，本港普遍吹強風，南部風勢較大。按照現時預測路徑，暹芭會在今晚至明早最接近香港，在本港西南300公里附近掠過，預計暹芭會有所增強，與其相關的烈風區會在今日稍後靠近珠江口，本港普遍地區風力會進一步增強，天文台會考慮在今晚6時至9時改發8號烈風或暴風信號。
在過去一小時，橫瀾島及長洲泳灘分別錄得的最高持續風速為每小時70及62公里，最高陣風分別為每小時81及75公里。
在下午3時，強烈熱帶風暴暹芭集結在香港之西南偏南約390公里，預料向西北移動，時速約18公里，大致移向廣東西部沿岸一帶。
【14:30】未來一兩小時香港廣泛地區可能受大雨影響，市民應提高警覺。
【13:45】三號強風信號現正生效。天文台表示，過去數小時暹芭繼續向西北移動，其相關雨帶間中為廣東沿岸帶來大驟雨及猛烈陣風，本港普遍吹強風，南部風勢較大。
按照現時預測路徑，暹芭今日大部份時間與香港保持超過300公里距離，預計三號強風信號會在下午5時前維持。隨後會否改發8號烈風或暴風信號，則要視乎暹芭的發展及本港風力變化。
在過去一小時，橫瀾島及長洲泳灘分別錄得的最高持續風速為每小時76及70公里，最高陣風分別為每小時95及95公里。
▼6月30日熱帶氣旋暹芭在七一回歸前夕逼近▼
【12:00】天文台發出特別天氣提示，指暹芭的一道外圍強雨帶正從東面靠近本港，預料會在未來一兩小時為本港帶來狂風驟雨，呼籲市民提高警惕。
澳門氣象局︰最快晚間考慮是否需要發出八號風球
【11:53】澳門地球物理暨氣象局表示，強烈熱帶風暴暹芭向西北方向移動，大致趨向廣東西部，於今日晚間至明日（2日）早上最接近澳門。由於暹芭正逐漸增強，並有可能進一步發展為颱風，同時暹芭或採取較偏北路徑更接近澳門，屆時風力將可能達至八號風球風力下限，將視乎其發展及風力變化，在晚間至凌晨考慮是否需要發出八號風球。按目前預測，澳門在今晚至翌日凌晨改發八號風球的可能性為中等至較高。
澳門地球物理暨氣象局表示，當地今日晚間至翌日凌晨，發出八號風球機率為中等至較高。（澳門地球物理暨氣象局網頁圖片）
港天文台︰會否改發八號風球 視乎暹芭發展及本港風力變化
【11:45】三號強風信號現正生效。天文台表示，在正午12時，預料強烈熱帶風暴暹芭集結在香港以南約410公里，預料向西北移動，時速約18公里，大致移向廣東西部沿岸一帶。在過去數小時，暹芭相關雨帶間中為廣東沿岸帶來大驟雨及猛烈陣風，本港普遍吹強風，南部風勢較大。
按照現時預測路徑，暹芭今日大部份時間與香港保持超過300公里距離，預計三號強風信號會在下午5時前維持。隨後會否改發八號烈風或暴風信號，則要視乎暹芭的發展及本港風力變化。
在過去一小時，橫瀾島及長洲泳灘分別錄得的最高持續風速為每小時73及60公里，最高陣風分別為每小時84及80公里。
【11:00】三號強風信號現正生效。天文台表示，預料本港平均風速每小時41至62公里。在上午11時，強烈熱帶風暴暹芭集結在香港以南約430公里，預料向西北移動，時速約18公里，大致移向廣東西部沿岸一帶。
在過去一小時，昂坪、橫瀾島分別錄得的最高持續風速為每小時76及68公里，最高陣風分別為每小時100及77公里。
【10:00】在上午10時，強烈熱帶風暴暹芭集結在香港以南約440公里，預料向西北移動，時速約18公里，大致移向廣東西部沿岸一帶。在過去數小時，暹芭繼續向西北移動，其相關的雨帶間中為廣東沿岸帶來大驟雨及猛烈陣風，本港普遍吹強風，南部風勢較大，三號強風信號會在下午5時前維持。隨後會否改發八號烈風或暴風信號，則要視乎暹芭的發展及本港風力變化。
在過去一小時，昂坪、橫瀾島及長洲泳灘分別錄得的最高持續風速為每小時70、68及55公里，最高陣風分別為每小時95、75及68公里。
天文台表示，本港今日吹偏東強風，離岸及高地間中吹烈風，多雲及有狂風驟雨及雷暴，雨勢有時頗大。熱帶氣旋暹芭會在今明兩日大致移向廣東西部沿岸一帶，並逐漸增強，南海北部及華南沿岸吹強風，海有湧浪，其相關的外圍雨帶亦會為該區帶來狂風驟雨及雷暴。
澳門氣象局：改發八號風球機會中等
澳門地球物理暨氣象局今早表示，強烈熱帶風暴暹芭將向西北方向移動，大致趨向廣東西部至海南島一帶，料今日下午至晚間改發八號風球的可能性屬中等。由於預料受菲律賓以東的另一低壓區發展所影響，其強度及路徑未來仍存在較大變數，如暹芭採取較偏北路徑更接近澳門或於近岸加強，屆時不排除改發更高風球的機會。按澳門預測路徑，暹芭明日（2日）將升級成颱風。
由於未來數日正值天文大潮，澳門今日早上至中午內港一帶會出現輕微水浸，而在疊加風暴潮及持續降雨影響下，預測明日早上至中午內港一帶會出現約0.5米以下的水浸。
The Macao Geophysics and Meteorological Bureau predicts that there is a medium chance of the local typhoon No. 8 from this afternoon to evening.
(Photo from the website of the Macao Geophysics and Meteorological Bureau)
▼On June 30, when Tropical Cyclone Siamba hit Hong Kong, some citizens still went to Shek O for surfing▼
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▼October 13, 2021 Typhoon Compass hit Hong Kong, and many citizens went out or chased the wind▼
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Siam Ball.
Multiple pictures｜Double rainbows suddenly appear in various districts under the typhoon The reason for the dismantling of the Observatory in Siamba｜The name of the Siamba typhoon is provided by Thailand, a kind of common plant in Hong Kong that hit Korea in 2016. Smashing Thunderstorm Siamba Typhoon Signal Over the Long Weekend | Siamba Moves Closer and Intensifies into Tropical Storm Observatory to issue Typhoon Signal No. 3 tonight
