20 Oct 2016 / Hong Kong/China

Severe Typhoon Haima

Severe Typhoon Haima is forecast to cross the northern part of the South China Sea and move progressively towards the coast of Guangdong today (20 October).

At 0800 Hong Kong time, the typhoon was centred at 18.2 N, 120.2 E, about 780 km south-east of Hong Kong, with sustained winds of 175 km/h near the centre.

Its forecast position and intensity for the coming days are as follows:

0500 Hong Kong time, 21 October 2016
Position: 20.6 N, 116.1 E
Classification: Typhoon
Maximum sustained wind near centre: 140 km/h

0500 Hong Kong time, 22 October 2016
Position: 24.9 N, 114.6 E
Classification: Severe Tropical Storm
Maximum sustained wind near centre: 90 km/h

0500 Hong Kong time, 23 October 2016
Position: 29.26 N, 119.9 E
Classification: Tropical Depression
Maximum sustained wind near centre: 45 km/h

0500 Hong Kong time, 24 October 2016
Position: 29.0 N, 128.2 E
Classification: Low Pressure Area
Maximum sustained wind near centre: 40 km/h

For information about operations in Hong Kong contact GAC Hong Kong at [email protected]

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