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Hong Kong can be hit by extreme weather in the summer. The city implements a warning system to prepare for torrential rains and the onset of typhoon. Typhoon season is from May to November. When a typhoon is approaching, warnings are broadcasted on TV, the internet and radio, using a series of numbered signals that indicate the storm's distance from Hong Kong. If a typhoon comes particularly close, the Number 8 (T8) signal will be hoisted. All businesses and shops may be closed, and flights may be cancelled.
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| T1 |
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Indicates that a typhoon is within 800km of Hong Kong |
| T3 |
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Indicates that a typhoon is within striking range and, approaching Hong Kong, the winds generally start to pick up |
| T8 |
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Indicates that a typhoon is either imminent or has already reached Hong Kong. In the event of T8 warning, all businesses and services are closed and people return home if they can do so safely and in time. A T8 signal indicates sustained gale or storm force winds with speeds that exceed 63kmph, with gusts up to 180kmph. In order to help people get home or to a safe place, extra transport services are initiated until the typhoon strikes, when everything shuts down and all businesses and services are closed. |
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Indicates either a direct hit or that a particularly strong typhoon is in progress. The T9 signal is rare and Hong Kong has not experienced one for many years. |
| T10 |
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Indicate either a hurricane force wind expected or a blowing with sustained wind speed reaching upwards from 118kmph and gusts that my exceed 20 kmph. |
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