Strong wind signal issued over Storm Mulan over Hong Kong

The Strong Wind Signal No. was confirmed by HONG KONG The Hong Kong Observatory HKO on Wednesday. The 3 issued over Storm Mulan will remain in force until at least noon on Wednesday.

The chance of issuing higher tropical cyclone warning signals is not high unless Mulan intensifies significantly or local winds show signs of strengthening, the observatory said in a 7: 45 am bulletin.

The observatory issued Signal No. It was upgraded to Signal No. 1 at 3: 40 am on Tuesday. It said that there will be violent gusts with occasional gale force winds over the offshore waters and on the high ground under the influence of showers.

The region of gale force winds near the centre of Mulan is relatively small and maintains a distance from Hong Kong.

According to the forecast track, Mulan will start to depart Hong Kong around noon.

The HKO warned against high winds and flooding because of the storm surge that may cause flooding in low-lying areas.