Sunday, March 12, 2006

Strong Monsoon | Cold Weather

Giacomo Balla -- Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash (1912)

Strong Monsoon Signal
The strong monsoon signal remains in force.
Strong winds with mean speed exceeding 40 kilometres per hour are expected from the northeast. Gusts will occasionally reach gale force.
1. If you are not well sheltered from the northeast, you are advised to take precautions against strong gusty winds. Flower pots and other objects likely to be blown away should be taken indoors.
2. Those planning for water sports activities and operations at sea should take special care against high winds and rough sea conditions.
Dispatched by Hong Kong observatory at 22:46 hkt on 12.03.2006

Cold Weather Warning
The cold weather warning has been issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 4:15 p.m.
The Hong Kong Observatory is forecasting cold weather in Hong Kong tomorrow.
The minimum temperatures in the urban areas for tomorrow will be around 11 degrees. It will be a couple of degrees lower in the New Territories.
As Hong Kong will be affected by a cold winter monsoon tomorrow, people are advised to put on warm clothes and to avoid adverse health effects due to the cold weather. You must also ensure adequate indoor ventilation.
If you must go out, please avoid prolonged exposure to wintry winds.
If you know of elderly persons or persons with chronic medical conditions staying alone, please call or visit them occasionally to check if they need any assistance.
Make sure heaters are safe before use, and place them away from any combustibles. Do not light fires indoors as a means to keep warm.
Whatever the temperature, please ensure that there is plenty of fresh air in your room when you are using an old-type gas water heater.

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