Forecasting Super Typhoon Saola and its effects on Hong Kong
Prévision du super typhon Saola et de ses effets sur Hong Kong
Chan, P. W. ; He, Y. H. ; Lui, Y. S.
Année de publication
2025
Hong Kong was severely impacted by Super Typhoon Saola (2309), necessitating the issuance of the highest tropical cyclone warning signal. Saola skirted past the south-southwest of Hong Kong, bringing hurricane force winds and significant storm surge. Saola had its closest approach to Hong Kong on 1 September 2023, posing a unique challenge in forecasting and early warning for the start of the new school term, where higher impact to traffic and public safety was anticipated. This paper covers the challenges on the forecasting aspect of the super typhoon.</p>
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