Typhoon Nesat

I missed Hurricane Irene this year, but Typhoon Nesat is here to make up for that! Stormy morning in Hong Kong today due to the approaching typhoon, which is currently southwest of Hong Kong and moving north. Apparently the typhoon has killed 20 people in the Philippines and is now headed towards China’s Hainan Island. Likely won't hit Hong Kong directly but we will certainly feel its winds and rain. City officials have put out a Signal 8 warning, which is the highest signal in two years and the financial markets, schools, courts and government offices are closed today.  One of our Chinese friends told us to stay in today so that we don’t “get blown away” (see below). On lockdown, signing off!

"Low dark cloud hangs over an empty Victoria Harbour in the morning during a Typhoon 8 Signal Warning as Typhoon Nesat passed close to Hong Kong on Sept 29, 2011. -- PHOTO: AFP" Source: The Straits Times

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advice from a local

Warning in building lobby