Super Typhoon USAGI

[Natfixit]

If it cools down the weather, I'll be grateful.

[Watercooler]

The HKO is really worried about this one, judging by the language (i.e. severe threat) which is seldom used. It seems storm surge is a big worry for them:

Usagi is a mature typhoon, and has been moving steadily west-northwest this morning at the intensity of a Super Typhoon. It will come rather close to the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary on Sunday and Monday and pose severe threat to Hong Kong. According to the present forecast track, local winds are expected to strengthen tonight and tomorrow morning, and the Observatory will issue the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 accordingly. Local weather will deteriorate significantly with rough seas and squally heavy showers tomorrow. Under the effect of the astronomical high tide, storm surge induced by Usagi may also lead to flooding in low-lying areas. The public should remain vigilant, and take precautions against strong winds and flooding as early as possible.

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

[pepe77]

T1 is up! Off to get the essential supplies in, hubby is worried about the beer stock.

He should have thought about that in advance - http://youtu.be/HG_wfMK7dko

[Watercooler]

Guys, I think we should start treating this typhoon more seriously. The language by the HKO (severe threat) is highly unusual. The HKO has not used such language for a very long time. This means the HKO guys know the danger this storm pose and want to shake up the complacency that HKers have fallen under in the last few years, expat and locals alike. Pressure is also dropping rapidly for the past 24 hours (don't let that blue sky fool you), meaning a typhoon will be approaching closely to HK (and a chance of a direct hit).

[Watercooler]

Delete duplicate.

[usehername]

I've not seen them this worried before. And given the fuss about them overreacting to the last one they must have good reason.

[penguinsix]

The Taiwan Weather service has run some projected wave height simulations and when it gets near to Hong Kong it could be quite severe. Especially at high tide.


http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V7e/forecast/n...e_analysis.htm

[Watercooler]

Pay attention to the eastern horizon. You can see high cirrus clouds appearing. This is the first "fingers" of a typhoon, from the air blowing off the anticyclone above the storm.

[chris_yang22]

http://youtu.be/5ghWaikxT4U

[Tom007]

Guys! Still enjoying the beach right now and it's business as usual :-)