Tropical Cyclone Warning Bulletin Here is the latest Tropical Cyclone Warning Bulletin issued by the Hong Kong Observatory. The Strong Wind Signal, No. 3 is in force. This means that winds with mean speeds of 41 to 62 kilometres per hour are expected. At 7 p.m., Tropical Storm Tapah was estimated to be about 320 kilometres west-northwest of Hong Kong (near 23.3 degrees north 111.3 degrees east) and is forecast to move northwest at about 15 kilometres per hour into inland Guangxi. In the past few hours, Tapah continued to move away from Hong Kong. Local winds also weakened gradually. When Tapah poses less threat to Hong Kong, the Observatory will issue the Standby Signal, No. 1 or cancel all Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals. The outer rainbands of Tapah are expected to bring occasional squally showers and thunderstorms to Hong Kong tonight and tomorrow. Showers will be heavier in some areas at first. Seas will be rough with swells. Members of the public are advised to stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports. In the past hour, the maximum sustained winds recorded at Ngong Ping, Cheung Chau and Green Island were 69, 54 and 54 kilometres per hour with maximum gusts exceeding 96, 69 and 69 kilometres per hour respectively. (Precautionary Announcements with No. 3 Signal) 1. Strong winds are still blowing. You should not relax taking precautions. Beware of falling objects in winds. Do not touch electric cables that have been blown loose. 2. Tropical cyclone brought different degrees of damages to Hong Kong. There may be hidden danger. Members of the public should remain on the alert for assurance of personal safety. 3. Flights at Hong Kong International Airport may be affected by the weather. Please contact your airline for the latest flight information before departing for the airport. 4. Avoid staying in areas exposed to high winds. Drivers using highways and flyovers should be alert to violent gusts. 5. Listen to radio, watch TV or browse the Hong Kong Observatory's website and mobile app for the latest information on the tropical cyclone. Dispatched by Hong Kong Observatory at 18:45 HKT on 08.09.2025
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