HKO to issue Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 at 6:20 p.m. today

The Observatory will issue the Gale or Storm Signal, No. 8 at 6:20 p.m. today (Sept. 5).

The intense rainbands associated with Yagi will affect the territory gradually later today. There will be heavy squally showers tomorrow. Seas will be very rough with swells.

Members of the public should stay away from the shoreline and not engage in water sports. Those engaging in outdoor work or activities should also take note of the weather changes.

In the past hour, the maximum sustained winds recorded at Waglan Island, Tate's Cairn and Green Island were 51, 51 and 50 kilometers per hour with maximum gusts exceeding 60, 69 and 76 kilometers per hour respectively.

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