Hong Kong tropical cyclone warning signals
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The Hong Kong tropical cyclone warning signals, or informally typhoon signals, are a set of signals used to indicate the threat or effects of a tropical cyclone. The Hong Kong Observatory issues the warning signal if a tropical cyclone approaches within 800 kilometres (432 nmi; 497 mi) of Hong Kong and poses a threat of deteriorating conditions in Hong Kong.
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Traditional Chinese | 熱帶氣旋警告信號 | ||||||||||||||
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Typhoon signals | |||||||||||||||
Traditional Chinese | 風球 | ||||||||||||||
Literal meaning | Wind balls | ||||||||||||||
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The signals are represented as a set of numbers and symbols. Previously lights were also used at night.