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Super Typhoon Sarika

Periods during which sustained strong winds were attained at the eight reference anemometers in the tropical cyclone warning system when the tropical cyclone warning signals for Sarika were in force


At Cheung Chau, start time when strong wind speed was attained: 17-Oct 6:45 PM;
End time when strong wind speed was attained : 18-Oct 10:10 PM;
At the Hong Kong International Airport, start time when strong wind speed was attained: 18-Oct 12:47 PM;
End time when strong wind speed was attained : 18-Oct 6:07 PM;
At Kai Tak, start time when  strong wind speed was attained: 18-Oct 5:24 PM ;
End time when strong wind speed was attained : 18-Oct 6:03 PM;
At Sai Kung, start time when  strong wind speed was attained: 18-Oct 8:41 AM;
End time when strong wind speed was attained : 18-Oct 3:27 PM;
The sustained wind speed did not attain strong force at Lau Fau Shan, Sha Tin, Ta Kwu Ling and Tsing Yi Shell Oil Depot.
* 10-minute mean wind speed of 41-62 km/h

Note: The table gives the start and end time of sustained strong winds. Winds might fluctuate above or below the specified wind speeds in between the times indicated.