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Strong Monsoon Signal was updated at 6:45 a.m. on 13 September, Hong Kong, China

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The Strong Monsoon Signal is now in force. Strong winds with mean speed exceeding 40 kilometres per hour are expected from the east. Gusts will occasionally reach gale force.

Measurements

Coordinates22.5348, 114.1532
RegionHong Kong SAR, China
Location Precisionpolygon
Issuing AuthorityHong Kong, China — hk-hko-xx
Cap UrgencyImmediate
Cap CertaintyLikely

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Official authorities in Hong Kong

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