Jackie Wan 897094 Posted September 21, 2013 at 12:25 PM Posted September 21, 2013 at 12:25 PM Super Typhoon Usagi, 'world's strongest storm of 2013', heading for Hong Kong. "In Hong Kong, officials warned the storm posed a "severe threat" to the city, urging residents to brace for strong winds and possible flooding. The Hong Kong Observatory cautioned engineers and builders to secure scaffoldings, window-panes and other temporary structures in a statement issued Saturday afternoon. It also warned that storm surges induced by Usagi might also lead to flooding in low-lying areas on Sunday night." Estimating the maximum wind speed can be up to 100KT around Hong Kong, Kai tak airport, Macau! Come and inbound Hong Kong with the amazing Kai Tak IGS approach tomorrow!! The storm is landing between 1000Z to 2200Z, 22 September 2013. Related News articles: http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/typhoon-usagi-threatens-taiwan-hong-kong-20130919 http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1312965/hong-kong-flights-be-halted-sunday-evening-super-typhoon-usagi-roars Useful links for tracing the super typhoon: http://www.typhoon2000.ph/ http://www.weather.com/weather/hurricanecentral http://www.cwb.gov.tw/V7e/observe/radar/ http://www.hko.gov.hk/contente.htm Aviation flight folder: http://aviationweather.gov/iffdp/ http://aviationweather.gov/products/swh/ Jacky Wan VATSIM Hong Kong http://vatsim.hk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romano Lara Posted September 21, 2013 at 12:30 PM Posted September 21, 2013 at 12:30 PM Stay safe out there guys! Romano LaravACC Philippines, Manager - Training & Standards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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