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    TROPICAL CYCLONES IN 2017

    Table 3.6.2    Periods during which sustained strong and gale force winds were attained at the eight reference anemometers in the tropical cyclone warning system when tropical cyclone warning signals for Yutu were in force

    Start time when strong wind
    speed* was attained
    End time when strong wind
    speed* was attained
    Date/Month
    Time
    Date/Month
    Time
    Cheung Chau 31/10 17:45 31/10 17:51
    Sai Kung 31/10 13:27 31/10 13:31

    The sustained wind speed did not attain strong force at the Hong Kong International Airport, Kai Tak, Sha Tin, Lau Fau Shan, Ta Kwu Ling and Tsing Yi Shell Oil Depot.

    * 10-minute mean wind speed of 41-62 km/h

    Note: The table gives the start and end time of sustained strong force winds. Winds might fluctuate above or below the specified wind speeds in between the times indicated.

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