The Observatory is expected to issue a No 3 warning this afternoon, urging residents to stay away from the shoreline and avoid water sports.

Hong Kong awoke to an unexpected quiet on Thursday morning as the city’s usually bustling financial and commercial districts slowed under the shadow of Typhoon Toraji. After authorities raised the third-highest typhoon warning overnight,

The next big mark is the T3 signal. This means that a typhoon will definitely hit Hong Kong. During a T3, all boats and scaffolding must be secured. Also, all drains must be cleared of rubbish. If storms get worse, a T8 will be called. This means all schools and government offices close, ferries stop, and most businesses shut down.

Hong Kong has raised its T8 typhoon signal as Tropical Cyclone Toraji neared, bringing squally showers and strong winds to the city. The Gale or Strom Signal, No. 8 was issued at 11.10 pm on Wednesday,