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Hong Kong Observatory reported on early Sunday morning that it would issue the No. 8 Gale or Storm Signal between noon and 2 pm, with Typhoon Koinu expected to come within 100 kilometres of Hong Kong.
Forecasters said in an update at 4.45 am that the storm was beginning to move faster as it edged closer to the Pearl River Estuary and its associated rainbands were starting to affect Hong Kong.
HKO forecaster said, "According to the latest weather situation Koinu will adopt a track closer to Hong Kong and skirt within about 100 kilometres to the south of the territory with typhoon strength later today".
"Gale winds are expected to affect many parts of Hong Kong." it was added. Heavy showers are expected today and tomorrow.
The public is advised to take note of the latest weather bulletin from the Observatory.
香港天文台將於週日中午至下午2時發出8號颱風訊號
香港天文台週日凌晨報告稱,將於中午至下午2點發布8號烈風或暴風信號,預計颱風「小犬」將在距離香港100公里範圍內移動。
預報員在凌晨 4.45 發布的最新消息中表示,隨著風暴逐漸靠近珠江口,其移動速度開始加快,相關雨帶開始影響香港。
天文台預報員表示,「根據最新天氣情況,今天晚些時候颱風強度較大時,『鯉犬』將採用更靠近香港的路徑,並繞過本港以南約100公里範圍內」。
“預計大風將影響香港許多地區。” 它被添加了。 預計今天和明天會有大陣雨
市民請留意天文台最新的天氣報告。
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