Typhoon, Hong Kong and China
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Northern Vietnam is bracing for Tropical Cyclone Wipha, which may intensify to typhoon-strength before making landfall on Tuesday after tracking over the nation’s iconic Ha Long Bay.
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Inquirer.net on MSNWipha, formerly Crising, exits PAR and may strengthen into typhoon
Severe Tropical Storm Wipha (formerly Crising) maintained its strength Saturday as it moved away from the Philippine landmass, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
The Hong Kong Observatory on Friday issued the Amber Rainstorm warning signal at 11.15am as tropical cyclone Wipha edges closer to Hong Kong.
Tropical storm Wipha is on course to enter within 800 kilometres of Macau tomorrow, with the signal no.1 alert to be issued.
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VnExpress International on MSNStorm Wipha to hit South China Sea, strengthen near northern Vietnam
Storm Wipha is set to enter the East Sea, known internationlly as South China Sea, on July 19, with forecasts warning the storm will intensify as it moves closer to China's coastline.
The Hong Kong Observatory issued the Standby Signal No 1 at 2:20 am on Saturday, after Tropical Cyclone Wipha moved to within 800 kilometres of Hong
Observatory could raise warning to No 3 on Saturday or even higher on Sunday, with tropical cyclone set to enter within 800km of city.
Showers are forecast for eastern Taiwan, the Hengchun Peninsula, and the south, with localized heavy rain in Hualien, Taitung, and Hengchun. Yilan and Greater Taipei may see brief rain, while Taoyuan to Tainan could experience afternoon thunderstorms.