Well this morning, I woke up to strong winds and lots of rain. I thought I better check the weather channel to make sure it was safe for me to leave the apartment. What I found was that Typhoon Signal #1 had been raised. Since most of you reading this have grown up in the midwest and are not used to Hurricanes, I thought I would give you some background information on the Signals. I don't want anyone to worry about me if you hear sometime that a signal has been raised.
1--This is a stand-by signal, indicating that a tropical cyclone is centred within about 800 km (500 miles) of Hong Kong and may affect the territory.
3--Strong wind is expected or blowing generally in Hong Kong near sea level, with a sustained speed of 41-62 km/h (25-39 mph), and gusts which may exceed 110 km/h, (68 mph) and the wind condition is expected to persist. Winds are normally expected to become generally stronger in Hong Kong within 12 hours after the issue of this signal. Winds over offshore waters and on high ground may reach gale force.
8--Gale or storm force wind is expected or blowing generally in Hong Kong near sea level, with a sustained wind speed of 63-117 km/h (39-72mph) from the quarter indicated and gusts which may exceed 180 km/h(111 mph), and the wind condition is expected to persist.
10--Hurricane force wind is expected or blowing with sustained wind speed reaching upwards from 118 km/h (74mph) and gusts that may exceed 220 km/h (136 mph).
about 3 hours before they raise the #8 they announce it and everyone has to run home. The entire city closes.
We also have rain warning here.
Amber--Heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 30 millimetres in an hour (1.2 in/h), and is likely to continue.
Red--Heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 50 millimetres in an hour (2in/h), and is likely to continue.
Black--Very heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 70 millimetres in an hour (3in/h), and is likely to continue.
When the Rain warning is Red, school is cancelled for the day.
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so...did you make it out okay?
I did make it out ok. Basically a #1 is just a heavy rain, and some wind.
Glad to hear that it is not too dangerous. I hope it stays that way for you.
BTW, I'll be sure and leave room in my luggage for your mom to send some stuff with me. It will be the perfect time to bring over some Christmas presents! Can't wait to come see you. It's just not the same without you! We had a YS game night the other night and there was not even a mention of Starbucks!
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