TYPHOON & RAINSTORM WARNING SIGNAL ACTION
 The Standby Signal No. 1 Logo Standby Signal No.1:
  • A tropical cyclone is near HK which may affect outdoor plans.
  • All school schedules remain normal.
 The Strong Wing Signal No. 3 Logo Strong Wind Signal No.3:
  • Strong wind is expected and will persist.
  • Public transportation operates normally.
  • All kindergartens and schools for handicapped are closed. Other school schedules remain normal.
Gale or Storm Signal No. 8:
  • Sustained wind speed: 63-117 km/h, gusts speed:  180 km/h
  • Ferry services are suspended at short notice and most land transport comes to a standstill.
  • All schools are closed. Workers should leave working places.
 The Increasing Gale or Storm Signal No. 9 Logo Increasing Gale or Storm Signal No. 9:
  • Gale or storm force wind is increasing or expected to increase significantly in strength.
  • Students and those who work in office should stay homes.
 The Hurricane Signal No. 10 Logo Hurricane Signal No. 10:
  • Sustained wind speed: 118 km/h, gusts speed: above 220 km/h
  • The public should stay homes or stay under cover.
 Amber Rainstorm Signal Logo Amber Rainstorm Signal:
  • Heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall over Hong Kong (above 30 mm/hour).
  • All schools and transportation operate normally, while the public should pay attention to the coming weather changes.
 Red Rainstorm Signal Logo Red Rainstorm Signal:
  • Heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong (above 50 mm/hour), and is likely to continue.
  • People working indoors should remain on duty.
 Black Rainstorm Signal Logo Black Rainstorm Signal:
  • Very heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong (above 70 mm/hour), and is likely to continue.
  • Stay indoors, take shelter in a safe place, or go to the special temporary shelters opened by the Home Affairs Department until the heavy rain has passed.