A tropical storm is a rapidly rotating system characterized by a center of low pressure, closed low-level atmospheric circulation, strong winds, and a spiral pattern of thunderstorms producing heavy rain and thunderstorms. Depending on your position and strength. Tropical storms usually form over large bodies of relatively warm water. They get their energy by evaporating water from the ocean’s surface, which eventually condenses into clouds and rain as moist air rises and cools to saturation. Tropical storms are typically between 100 and 2,000 km (62 and 1,243 mi) in diameter.
Typhoon alert in Hong Kong
As of noon Sunday, the tropical storm is 390 km (242 miles) south-southeast of Hong Kong as it moves towards Guangdong and Hainan Island. Meteorologists say that “The sea is rough with waves. Citizens are advised to stay away from the coast and not practice water sports.”
In the early hours of Monday morning, Tropical Storm Talim will be closest to Hong Kong. That requires an update to Typhoon Warning No. 8 for Sunday night, the city’s meteorologist said. As the growing tropical storm moved west-northwest toward western Guangdong and Hainan Island at 15 km/h (9.3 mph), it was 390 km (242 miles) south-southeast of the city. On Sunday morning, the observatory issued the No. 3 typhoon warning signal and said it would remain in effect throughout the day.
Talim, which means ‘sharp’ in Tagalog, will pass 300 km south of Hong Kong around midnight. The storm’s wind direction is likely to shift from northeast to southeast. The Observatory also warned that the combined effect of storm surge from the spring tide and Talim could cause flooding in low-lying coastal areas on Monday. Just hours after signal number 3 was broadcast, Hong Kongers were already feeling the effects of the approaching tropical storm. Two flights on Monday between the city and Haikou were cancelled, Hong Kong Airlines said.
After wrapping up their weekend getaway on Lamma Island, retired insurance agent Ceci Chan, 57, and her husband arrived at Central Ferry Piers. She said, “We decided to go back to the city a little earlier because of the typhoon warning. The weather in Lamma was very nice and hot. The clothes I washed last night were already dry this morning.” Hong Kong’s tourism board canceled two sessions of musical performances at the waterfront port of Wan Chai and the Symphony of Lights fireworks display on Sunday, citing safety concerns.
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