What does Typhoon No.8 in Hong Kong mean?

Typhoon signal No.8 in Hong Kong is a tropical cyclone warning signal in Hong Kong.

Gale or storm signal No.8, also known as wave No.8 or typhoon signal No.8, is a tropical cyclone warning signal for China and Hongkong. It has four directions, namely northeast, southeast, southwest and northwest. The higher level signal is the No.9 gale or storm enhancement signal, and the lower level signal is the No.3 gale signal.

The appearance of typhoon warning No.8 means that strong winds or storms will generally blow from the direction indicated by the signals near the sea surface of Hong Kong, and the continuous wind will reach 63 to 1 17 kilometers per hour, and the gust may even exceed 180 kilometers per hour, and the wind may continue.

Methods to prevent typhoons

1. Pay attention to the weather forecast: pay attention to the local weather forecast in time, grasp the latest trends and paths of typhoons, and take corresponding preventive measures.

2. Prepare emergency materials: reserve enough emergency materials such as food, drinking water, medicines and protective articles in case of typhoon.

3. Fix outdoor facilities: fix outdoor flowerpots, signboards and sundries to avoid being blown down or dropped by the typhoon.

4. Prepare escape route: In case of emergency, know the nearest shelter or safe escape route in advance.

5. Reduce outdoor activities: Before the typhoon comes, minimize outdoor activities, especially avoid going to dangerous areas or working high above the ground.

6. Close the doors and windows: Close the doors and windows to prevent the typhoon from blowing sundries into the room and causing injuries.

7. Prepare for rescue: Before the arrival of the typhoon, arrange the rescue team and materials in advance and prepare for rescue.