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Tropical Cyclones in 2017 > Table 3.5.2

TROPICAL CYCLONES IN 2017

Table 3.5.2    Periods during which sustained strong winds were attained at the eight reference anemometers in the tropical cyclone warning system when tropical cyclone warning signals for Mawar were in force

Station Start time when strong wind speed* was attained End time when strong wind speed* was attained
Date/Month Time Date/Month Time
Cheung Chau 4/9 01:26 4/9 11:03
Hong Kong International Airport 2/9 17:37 4/9 11:06
Lau Fau Shan 4/9 06:59 4/9 07:27

The sustained wind speed did not attain strong force at Kai Tak, Sai Kung, 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.