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TROPICAL CYCLONES IN 2020
1.1 Tropical cyclone name list effective from 1 January 2020
1.2 Elevations of various barometers and positions of weather stations mentioned in this annual report
1.3 Elevations of various anemometers and positions of the weather stations mentioned in this annual report
1.4 Meaning of tropical cyclone warning signals in Hong Kong in 2020

2.1 Monthly distribution of the occurrence of tropical cyclones in Hong Kong’s area of responsibility (10°-30°N, 105°-125°E)
2.2 Monthly distribution of tropical cyclones affecting Hong Kong

3.1.1 Maximum gust peak speeds and maximum hourly mean winds with associated wind directions recorded at various stations when the tropical cyclone warning signals for Nuri were in force
3.1.2 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 Nuri were in force
3.1.3 Daily rainfall amounts recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters and other stations during the passage of Nuri
3.1.4 Times and heights of the maximum sea level and the maximum storm surge recorded at tide stations in Hong Kong during the passage of Nuri

3.2.1 Maximum gust peak speeds and maximum hourly mean winds with associated wind directions recorded at various stations when tropical cyclone warning signals for Sinlaku were in force
3.2.2 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 Sinlaku were in force
3.2.3 Daily rainfall amounts recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters and other stations during the passage of Sinlaku
3.2.4 Times and heights of the maximum sea level and the maximum storm surge recorded at tide stations in Hong Kong during the passage of Sinlaku

3.3.1 Maximum gust peak speeds and maximum hourly mean wind speeds with associated wind directions recorded at various stations when the tropical cyclone warning signals for Higos were in force
3.3.2 Periods during which sustained strong and gale force winds were attained at the eight reference anemometers in the tropical cyclone warning system when tropical cyclone warning signals for Higos were in force
3.3.3 Daily rainfall amounts recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters and other stations during the passage of Higos
3.3.4 Times and heights of the maximum sea level and the maximum storm surge recorded at tide stations in Hong Kong during the passage of Higos

3.4.1 Maximum gust peak speeds and maximum hourly mean winds with associated wind directions recorded at various stations when the tropical cyclone warning signals for Nangka were in force
3.4.2 Periods during which sustained strong and gale force winds were attained at the eight reference anemometers in the tropical cyclone warning system when tropical cyclone warning signals for Nangka were in force
3.4.3 Daily rainfall amounts recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters and other stations during the passage of Nangka
3.4.4 Times and heights of the maximum sea level and the maximum storm surge recorded at tide stations in Hong Kong during the passage of Nangka

3.5.1 Maximum gust peak speeds and maximum hourly mean winds with associated wind directions recorded at various stations when the tropical cyclone warning signals for Saudel were in force
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 Saudel were in force
3.5.3 Daily rainfall amounts recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters and other stations during the passage of Saudel
3.5.4 Times and heights of the maximum sea level and the maximum storm surge recorded at tide stations in Hong Kong during the passage of Saudel

4.1 List of tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific and the South China Sea in 2020
4.2 Tropical cyclone warnings for shipping issued in 2020
4.3 Tropical cyclone warning signals issued in Hong Kong and number of warning bulletins issued in 2020
4.4 Frequency and total duration of display of tropical cyclone warning signals :1956 - 2020
4.5 Annual number of tropical cyclones in Hong Kong's area of responsibility and the number that necessitated the display of tropical cyclone warning signals in Hong Kong : 1956 - 2020
4.6 Duration of tropical cyclone warning signals issued in Hong Kong: 1956 - 2020
4.7 A summary of meteorological observations recorded in Hong Kong during the passages of tropical cyclones in 2020
4.8.1 Rainfall associated with each tropical cyclone that came within 600 km of Hong Kong in 2020
4.8.2 Ten wettest tropical cyclones in Hong Kong (1884 - 1939, 1947 - 2020)
4.9 Typhoons requiring the issuing of the Hurricane Signal No. 10 during the period 1946 - 2020
4.10 Damage caused by tropical cyclones in Hong Kong in 2020
4.11 Casualties and damage caused by tropical cyclones in Hong Kong: 1960 - 2020
4.12 Verification of the tropical cyclone forecast tracks issued by the Hong Kong Observatory in 2020