Typhoon Kompasu Lifts a Stormy Storm Warning Over Hong King
Why You’ll Probably Stay Indoors This Week
Weekend plans? Gone! The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the No. 8 typhoon signal, meaning the Storm of a Terribly Good Storm (or tropical storm for the technically inclined) is moving SE of the city, and the warning will probably stick around until after sunrise on Wednesday.
What the City’s Grown‑ups Have Already Done
- Schools are closed on Tuesday – a good time to binge on a quiet book or finally finish that hard‑to‑remember TV series.
- The financial markets? Closed at nine in the morning if the signal stays at 8 or higher.
- Flights and local transport services are feeling the wind. Some routes have been put on hold or altered to keep passengers safe.
- Wind gusts have topped 100 km/h (about 62 mph). If you’re watching your hair, don’t expect it to stay in the same place.
Beyond Hong Kong – The Typhoon’s Trail of Destruction
Kompasu’s no‑frills beat has already rattled the Philippines, leaving at least nine dead thanks to floods and landslides. Now it’s whacking the South China Sea, heading west toward China’s beloved Hainan Island.
- Hainan ports closed: Xinhua reports at least three ports have been shut to avoid a maritime disaster.
- Fishing boats: The government’s fishy‑industry rule is that they should bravely bring the boats back to shore.
- Shenzhen’s Yantian terminal (one of the world’s busiest container hubs) has also paused some operations, though the exact time for a grand re‑opening remains a mystery.
Bottom Line
If you’re in Hong Kong this weekend, consider staying indoors, watching the news, and maybe treating your umbrellas like a secret weapon. The storm’s saga is just getting started, and the city’s folks have already put safety front and center. Let’s hope Kompasu takes a break before it can make a triumphant return.
