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Tropical Cyclones in 2023 > Figure 3.5.4b

Tropical Cyclones in 2023

3.5 Severe Typhoon Koinu (2314): 28 September to 9 October 2023

Image of radar echoes captured at 9:48 p.m. on 8 October 2023 when Koinu passed closely south of Hong Kong. Its tight eyewall, with winds reaching hurricane force, was only about 30 kilometers away from Cheung Chau. Meanwhile, intense rainbands associated with Koinu was also affecting Hong Kong.

Figure 3.5.4b     Image of radar echoes captured at 9:48 p.m. on 8 October 2023 when Koinu passed closely south of Hong Kong. Its tight eyewall, with winds reaching hurricane force, was only about 30 kilometers away from Cheung Chau. Meanwhile, intense rainbands associated with Koinu was also affecting Hong Kong.