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TROPICAL CYCLONES IN 2016

TROPICAL CYCLONES IN 2016

Table 3.1.2  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 the tropical depression were in force

Start time when strong wind speed* was attained
End time when strong wind speed* was attained
Date/Month
Time
Date/Month
Time
Cheung Chau
26/5
23:19
27/5
12:14
Hong Kong International Airport
27/5
17:10
27/5
20:38
Kai Tak
27/5
12:29
27/5
12:31
Sai Kung
27/5
12:37
27/5
12:45

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.