Observatory: Considering issuing Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above between midnight and 2 a.m. tomorrow morning.

The Observatory stated that the wind in Hong Kong will further strengthen tomorrow morning (July 17). The Observatory will consider issuing the No. 8 gale or storm signal between midnight and 2 am tomorrow. In the past few hours, Typhoon Tyli has continued to intensify. Strong winds are blowing across Hong Kong, with gales offshore and on high ground, accompanied by occasional heavy rain. According to the current predicted path, Tyli will come closest to Hong Kong tomorrow morning, passing about 300 kilometers south of the city. The local wind direction will change from northeast to east-southeast, and previously sheltered areas may become exposed to the wind. Due to the combined impact of Tyli's storm surge and astronomical tides, low-lying coastal areas may experience flooding tomorrow morning. Citizens are advised to take early measures to prevent wind damage and water ingress. There will be large to very large waves and swells at sea, and citizens should stay away from the shore and refrain from engaging in any water activities, while paying attention to the latest weather updates from the Observatory. In the past hour, Ngong Ping, Tai Lo Shan, and Peng Chau recorded maximum sustained wind speeds of 73, 61, and 60 kilometers per hour respectively, with maximum gusts exceeding 93, 86, and 68 kilometers per hour respectively. (da/d)