Super Typhoon USAGI

[HKITperson]

No panic in TKO yet, at least the supermarkets are still stocked up, including the cheap water bottles. Bakeries are selling out though.


Yes they can but why would anyone do that if it can be avoided.

Yes but it's not rational buying but panic buying. When you see housewives buying up all the noodles, toilet rolls, meat and water you would think that the 3 minute warning has sounded.

[richteralan]

Now 3 out of 6 stations forecasting either a direct hit of Hong Kong or southern pass.

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[INXS]

Now 3 out of 6 stations forecasting either a direct hit of Hong Kong or southern pass.

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That's bad news. A pass to the East would mean a softening of the blow by the terrain...

[TheBrit]

Just downgraded to Severe Typhoon USAGI.

Great news.

[richteralan]

Great news.

Not necessarily.

The path is more important.

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[INXS]

Not necessarily.

The path is more important.

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and the speed.

[TheBrit]

Not necessarily.

The path is more important.

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Ceretis paribus.

[Gruntfuttock]

Ceretis paribus.

[pedant]I think you mean "ceteris paribus"[/pedant]

[richteralan]

Ceretis paribus.

You know that is impossible when predicting weather especially typhoon.

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[Watercooler]

The news is saying HKO will raise T3 later tonight. The expected wind tonight does not mean the T3 criteria (that may occur later in the early morning). So this is more likely a precautionary measure to get people prepared.