Here is the latest Tropical Cyclone Warning Bulletin issued by the Hong Kong Observatory. The No. 8 Southwest Gale or Storm Signal is in force. This means that winds with mean speeds of 63 kilometres per hour or more are expected from the southwest quarter. At 9 a.m., Typhoon Noul was centred about 80 kilometres north-northeast of Hong Kong Observatory (near 23.0 degrees north 114.4 degrees east) and is forecast to move northwest or north-northwest at about 15 kilometres per hour crossing inland Guangdong. Noul is moving steadily into inland Guangdong and weakening progressively, but gales are still affecting many places over Hong Kong, with occasional storm force winds over high ground. The Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 will remain in force at least until noon. Depending on the degree of weakening of local winds, the Observatory will then consider issuing the the Strong Wind Signal, No. 3. Under the influence of rainbands associated with Noul, there will be frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms over the territory today. Seas will be high with swells. Members of the public should remain on the alert, stay away from the shoreline and not engage in water sports. In the past hour, the maximum sustained winds recorded at Cheung Chau, Lau Fau Shan and Star Ferry were 70, 68 and 64 kilometres per hour with maximum gusts exceeding 91, 122 and 83 kilometres per hour respectively.

The Rainstorm Warning Signal is now Amber. This means that heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 30 millimetres in an hour, and is likely to continue.