Saturday, April 19, 2008

Saturday, April 19th, 2008

So, it's been a really long time since we've blogged. This was mostly due to lack of internet access and then lack of a computer. But we're up and running again now! So much has happened and we've had so many great adventures. Instead of going day by day now with our memories, we're going to blog as we have the time and in a rather random format. We'll also be having the kids blog some so they also get to record their memories of our fun times together.

As I am writing this it is storming outside, a tropical cyclone they are calling it. Below are several of the warnings from the Hong Kong Observatory website, which we've been watching to get updates as needed:

Tropical Cyclone Bulletin

Here is the latest Tropical Cyclone 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 10 p.m., Tropical Storm Neoguri was estimated to be about 150 kilometres west-northwest of Hong Kong (near 23.1 degrees north 113.0 degrees east) and is forecast to move northeast at about 18 kilometres per hour moving into inland Guangdong.


STRONG WIND SIGNAL NO. 3
Tropical Cyclone Bulletin

Here is the latest Tropical Cyclone 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 10 p.m., Tropical Storm Neoguri was estimated to be
about 150 kilometres west-northwest of Hong Kong (near 23.1
degrees north 113.0 degrees east) and is forecast to move
northeast at about 18 kilometres per hour moving into
inland Guangdong.


DISPATCHED BY HONG KONG OBSERVATORY AT 21:47 HKT ON 19.04.2008


THUNDERSTORM WARNING
THUNDERSTORM WARNING

THUNDERSTORM WARNING ISSUED AT 1:30 P.M. ON 19 APR 2008 HAS
BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 11:30 P.M. TODAY. A FEW SQUALLY
THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR OVER HONG KONG.

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE ADVISED TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING
PRECAUTIONS WHEN THUNDERSTORMS OCCUR:

1. STAY INDOORS. SEEK SHELTER IN BUILDINGS IF YOU ARE
ENGAGING IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.

2. DO NOT STAND ON HIGH GROUNDS. KEEP AWAY FROM HIGHLY
CONDUCTIVE OBJECTS, TREES OR MASTS.

3. TAKE PRECAUTIONS AGAINST VIOLENT GUSTS. BEWARE OF FLYING
DEBRIS AND FALLING OBJECTS.

4. DRIVERS USING HIGHWAYS AND FLYOVERS SHOULD REDUCE SPEED
TO BE ALERT TO VIOLENT GUSTS.

DISPATCHED BY HONG KONG OBSERVATORY AT 21:10 HKT ON 19.04.2008


LANDSLIP WARNING
Landslip Special Announcement issued by the Hong Kong
Observatory at 7:40 p.m. on 19 April 2008:

The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the Landslip Warning.
Keep away from steep slopes or retaining walls.

Motorists should avoid driving in hilly areas or on roads
with landslip warning signs.

Cancel non-essential appointments, stay at home or remain
in a safe shelter.

If you see signs of landslip danger, keep away from the
area and report to the Police.

Temporary shelters provided by District Offices are now
open. If you receive a notice to evacuate because of
landslip danger, or believe that your home is endangered,
you should make immediate arrangements to move to a safe
shelter.

DISPATCHED BY HONG KONG OBSERVATORY AT 19:42 HKT ON 19.04.2008


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ON FLOODING IN THE NORTHERN NEW TERRITORIES
Special Announcement on Flooding in the northern New
Territories updated by the Hong Kong Observatory at 8:59
p.m. on 19 April.

Heavy rain is affecting the northern part of the New
Territories.

Residents in the northern New Territories, who are likely
to be affected, are advised to take necessary precautions
to avoid possible flood damage. They should also pay
attention to the flood sirens if they are nearby.

DISPATCHED BY HONG KONG OBSERVATORY AT 22:22 HKT ON 19.04.2008

To watch the progress of the storm yourself, click on the
link below:

http://www.hko.gov.hk/contente.htm

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