Strong Monsoon Signal
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Issued by Hong Kong Observatory
📍 Hong Kong SAR, China (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
The Strong Monsoon Signal is now in force. Strong winds with mean speed exceeding 40 kilometres per hour are expected from the north. Gusts will occasionally reach gale force.
📡 CAP alert details
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
EventStrong Monsoon Signal
Response typeNot supplied
CategoryMet
Affected areaHong Kong SAR, China
Issuing authorityHong Kong Observatory
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-23T09:45:00+08:00
Effective2026-10-23T09:45:00+08:00
OnsetNot supplied
ExpiresNot supplied
📋 Official instructions
1. If you are not well sheltered from the north, 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. Conditions are particularly rough over the offshore waters.📄 Message details
Alert identifierHK-HKO-METCTR-WSMS-20261023094500-A
Message typeAlert
Sendercap-alert@hko.gov.hk
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- 1. If you are not well sheltered from the north, 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. Conditions are particularly rough over the offshore waters.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- The Strong Monsoon Signal is now in force.
- Strong winds with mean speed exceeding 40 kilometres per hour are expected from the north.
- Gusts will occasionally reach gale force.
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