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Very hot weather expected in Hong Kong today. The public should beware of heat stroke.

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Elderly persons, pregnant women, infants and children, those with chronic illnesses, such as heart disease or high blood pressure, as well as the obese are more vulnerable to heat stroke. Watch out for any symptoms of heat stroke. When engaged in work under hot weather or high-temperature environments, please refer to the Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work of the Labour Department and take necessary precautions. When engaged in outdoor activities, drink more water and avoid over exertion. If not feeling well, take a rest in the shade or cooler place as soon as possible. Perform outdoor activities in the morning or late afternoon. During indoor activities, replenish water timely. If there is no air-conditioning, then windows should be kept open and fans be used as far as possible to maintain adequate indoor ventilation. Public facilities with heat sheltering may also be used. Avoid prolonged exposure under sunlight. Light-coloured and air-permeable clothing, a wide-brimmed hat that covers the back of your neck and ultraviolet (UV) blocking sunglasses can reduce the chance of sunburn by solar UV radiation. Choose a broad-spectrum water-resistant sunscreen product with a sun protective factor (SPF) of 30 or higher when doing outdoor activities and apply liberally; reapply every two hours if you need to stay outdoors for a prolonged period, or after swimming, sweating or towelling off. Beware of health and wellbeing of elderly or persons with chronic medical conditions. If you know of them, call or visit them occasionally and check whether their household ventilation and air-conditioning devices function properly. Those more vulnerable to heat stroke should avoid outdoor activities and stay away from hot environment as far as possible. Stay in cool, well-ventilated or air-conditioned places.

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Here is the latest Tropical Cyclone Warning Bulletin issued by the Hong Kong Observatory. The Standby Signal, No. 1 is in force. This means that a tropical cyclone now centred within about 800 kilometres of Hong Kong may affect us. At noon, Severe Tropical Storm Wipha was estimated to be about 590 kilometres east-southeast of Hong Kong (near 20.3 degrees north 119.4 degrees east) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 25 kilometres per hour across the northeastern part of the South China Sea, edging closer to the coast of Guangdong. In the past couple of hours, Wipha tracked across the northeastern part of the South China Sea steadily. According to the present forecast, Wipha will continue to intensify and move towards the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary today. With its outer rainbands and associated strong winds affecting the coastal areas of Guangdong gradually, local winds will strengthen later today. There will be more showers gradually with squally thunderstorms. The Observatory will issue the Strong Wind Signal, No. 3 at 2:20 p.m. today. Seas will be rough with swells. Members of the public are advised to stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports. Wipha will be rather close to the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary tomorrow (20 July). There will be frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms. Depending on the distance between Wipha and the Pearl River Estuary, the intensity of Wipha and the change in local winds, the Observatory will consider issuing the Gale or Storm Signal, No. 8 in the small hours tomorrow. Under the influence of storm surge, flooding may occur in low-lying coastal areas tomorrow morning. Members of the public please pay close attention to the latest weather information from the Observatory.

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1. Precautions should be taken now. Drains should be cleared of obstructions, and windows and doors should be checked. 2. People in areas of exposed to high winds or in low-lying areas should take precautions against strong winds and flooding now. 3. Those who have duties during a tropical cyclone should now remain on call. 4. People planning to visit Guangdong, Macau, outlying islands or remote parts of Hong Kong should note that changes in weather may affect your trips. 5. Fishing vessels and low power vessels in open sea should seek shelter as soon as possible and be secured properly with moorings. 6. Construction and property management practitioners should make sure that overhanging facilities and temporary structures outdoors are securely fastened, and should take precautionary measures. 7. Listen to radio, watch TV or browse the Hong Kong Observatory's website and mobile app for the latest information on the tropical cyclone.

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Here is the latest Tropical Cyclone Warning Bulletin issued by the Hong Kong Observatory. The Strong Wind Signal, No. 3 is in force. This means that winds with mean speeds of 41 to 62 kilometres per hour are expected. At 4 p.m., Severe Tropical Storm Wipha was estimated to be about 490 kilometres east-southeast of Hong Kong (near 20.7 degrees north 118.6 degrees east) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 25 kilometres per hour across the northeastern part of the South China Sea, edging closer to the coast of Guangdong. As Wipha edges closer to the coast of Guangdong, local winds will strengthen and there will be frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms. Wipha will edge rather close to the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary tomorrow (20 July). Local winds are expected to reach gale to storm force. The Observatory will issue the Gale or Storm Signal, No. 8 between midnight and 2 a.m. tomorrow. Adverse weather will persist during the day tomorrow. Members of the public please pay close attention to the latest weather information from the Observatory and complete all precautionary measures as soon as possible. Depending on the distance between Wipha and Hong Kong, whether Wipha will further intensify into a typhoon and the change in local wind condition, the Observatory will assess the need of issuing higher tropical cyclone warning signals tomorrow morning. Seas will be high with swells. Members of the public are advised to stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports. Under the influence of storm surge, flooding may occur in low-lying coastal areas tomorrow morning.

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1. Please take precautions now. Make sure objects likely to be blown away are securely fastened or taken indoors. Check if all windows and doors can be securely locked. 2. Drains should now be cleared of leaves and rubbish. People in low-lying areas should take precautions against flooding. 3. For safety reasons, it is suggested that all outdoor activities be cancelled. Please provide appropriate assistance to those in need including the elderly and people having difficulty walking. 4. Avoid staying in areas exposed to high winds. Drivers using highways and flyovers should be alert to violent gusts. 5. Construction and property management practitioners should make sure that overhanging facilities and temporary structures outdoors are securely fastened or placed on the ground, and complete precautionary measures as soon as possible. 6. Small vessel owners should now complete all safety arrangements and return to nearby typhoon shelters. 7. Small vessels not yet in typhoon shelters should seek shelter without delay. Use heavy anchors and check that all deck fittings are firmly fastened. 8. Listen to radio, watch TV or browse the Hong Kong Observatory's website and mobile app for the latest information on the tropical cyclone.

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Very hot weather expected in Hong Kong today. The public should beware of heat stroke.

Instruction

Elderly persons, pregnant women, infants and children, those with chronic illnesses, such as heart disease or high blood pressure, as well as the obese are more vulnerable to heat stroke. Watch out for any symptoms of heat stroke. When engaged in work under hot weather or high-temperature environments, please refer to the Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work of the Labour Department and take necessary precautions. When engaged in outdoor activities, drink more water and avoid over exertion. If not feeling well, take a rest in the shade or cooler place as soon as possible. Perform outdoor activities in the morning or late afternoon. During indoor activities, replenish water timely. If there is no air-conditioning, then windows should be kept open and fans be used as far as possible to maintain adequate indoor ventilation. Public facilities with heat sheltering may also be used. Avoid prolonged exposure under sunlight. Light-coloured and air-permeable clothing, a wide-brimmed hat that covers the back of your neck and ultraviolet (UV) blocking sunglasses can reduce the chance of sunburn by solar UV radiation. Choose a broad-spectrum water-resistant sunscreen product with a sun protective factor (SPF) of 30 or higher when doing outdoor activities and apply liberally; reapply every two hours if you need to stay outdoors for a prolonged period, or after swimming, sweating or towelling off. Beware of health and wellbeing of elderly or persons with chronic medical conditions. If you know of them, call or visit them occasionally and check whether their household ventilation and air-conditioning devices function properly. Those more vulnerable to heat stroke should avoid outdoor activities and stay away from hot environment as far as possible. Stay in cool, well-ventilated or air-conditioned places.

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Here is the latest Tropical Cyclone Warning Bulletin issued by the Hong Kong Observatory. The Standby Signal, No. 1 is in force. This means that a tropical cyclone now centred within about 800 kilometres of Hong Kong may affect us. At noon, Severe Tropical Storm Wipha was estimated to be about 590 kilometres east-southeast of Hong Kong (near 20.3 degrees north 119.4 degrees east) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 25 kilometres per hour across the northeastern part of the South China Sea, edging closer to the coast of Guangdong. In the past couple of hours, Wipha tracked across the northeastern part of the South China Sea steadily. According to the present forecast, Wipha will continue to intensify and move towards the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary today. With its outer rainbands and associated strong winds affecting the coastal areas of Guangdong gradually, local winds will strengthen later today. There will be more showers gradually with squally thunderstorms. The Observatory will issue the Strong Wind Signal, No. 3 at 2:20 p.m. today. Seas will be rough with swells. Members of the public are advised to stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports. Wipha will be rather close to the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary tomorrow (20 July). There will be frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms. Depending on the distance between Wipha and the Pearl River Estuary, the intensity of Wipha and the change in local winds, the Observatory will consider issuing the Gale or Storm Signal, No. 8 in the small hours tomorrow. Under the influence of storm surge, flooding may occur in low-lying coastal areas tomorrow morning. Members of the public please pay close attention to the latest weather information from the Observatory.

Instruction

1. Precautions should be taken now. Drains should be cleared of obstructions, and windows and doors should be checked. 2. People in areas of exposed to high winds or in low-lying areas should take precautions against strong winds and flooding now. 3. Those who have duties during a tropical cyclone should now remain on call. 4. People planning to visit Guangdong, Macau, outlying islands or remote parts of Hong Kong should note that changes in weather may affect your trips. 5. Fishing vessels and low power vessels in open sea should seek shelter as soon as possible and be secured properly with moorings. 6. Construction and property management practitioners should make sure that overhanging facilities and temporary structures outdoors are securely fastened, and should take precautionary measures. 7. Listen to radio, watch TV or browse the Hong Kong Observatory's website and mobile app for the latest information on the tropical cyclone.