Typhoon strengthens, HKO issues higher storm warning

THE Hong Kong Observatory issued the storm warning signal no. 10 at 9:10 a.m., its latest bulletin said.

“In the coming few hours, Hato will be closest to the territory, skirting about 50 kilometres to the south of Hong Kong,” the HKO said.

“When the local winds strengthen further, the Observatory will consider issuing a higher signal,” it added.