Strong Wind Signal No. 3 in force

The Observatory issued the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 on Wednesday at 6.40pm. The forecaster said the signal would remain in force until at least noon tomorrow. At 7pm, Severe Tyohoon Yagi was sustaining maximum winds of about 165 kilometres per hour near its centre. It was forecast to move west at about 10 kilometres per hour across the northern part of the South China Sea and intensify gradually. The Observatory also said that if Yagi continues to intensify, local winds are expected to further strengthen later tomorrow. The Observatory said it may need to issue higher tropical cyclone warning signals between tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night.

Strong Wind Signal No. 3 in force

Strong Wind Signal No. 3 in force

Strong Wind Signal No. 3 in force

Strong Wind Signal No. 3 in force

Strong Wind Signal No. 3 in force