As Super Typhoon Yagi continues to affect Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Observatory will evaluate whether to issue Strong Wind Signal No. 3 this afternoon. The typhoon has recently shifted to a more westerly path, but its strong winds are still impacting the Pearl River Estuary this morning. Currently, Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 remains in effect until at least noon.
A Thunderstorm Warning that was issued yesterday at 6:50 PM has been extended until 10:30 AM today. In addition to strong winds, Yagi's intense rainbands are causing heavy squally showers across the territory. Residents are urged to stay away from coastal areas and avoid water sports due to rough seas.
Recent reports show maximum sustained winds of 98 km/h at Ngong Ping, 66 km/h at Tai Mei Tuk, and 60 km/h at Cheung Chau Beach, with gusts exceeding 120 km/h, 83 km/h, and 81 km/h, respectively. The Hong Kong Home Affairs Department has opened 30 temporary shelters, which have provided refuge for 262 individuals so far.
The Fire Services Department has received reports of fallen trees, but there have been no landslides or flooding incidents. As of 6 AM today, three people sought medical treatment at public hospitals during the storm, including two men and one woman.
Looking ahead, Typhoon Yagi is forecasted to move across the northern South China Sea towards Hainan Island and the Leizhou Peninsula. Conditions are expected to remain windy with heavy showers and thunderstorms along the Guangdong coast. While showers may ease early next week, a broad area of low pressure is anticipated to affect the seas east of Taiwan.
All day schools, including primary and secondary institutions, are closed today, with further announcements regarding evening classes to follow. The Hospital Authority has suspended outpatient services while the No. 8 signal is active, although Accident and Emergency services will continue to operate normally.
The Social Welfare Department has also closed all welfare service units and centers during the No. 8 signal, with plans to resume operations two hours after the signal is lifted, depending on weather conditions.
香港天文台將於今日下午評估強風信號第三號；全日學校停課
隨著超級颱風雅琪繼續影響香港，香港天文台將於今日下午評估是否發出強風信號第三號。颱風最近已轉向更西的路徑，但其強風仍在今早影響珠江口。目前，八號風球仍然生效，預計至少到中午。
昨日晚上六時五十分發出的雷暴警告已延長至今日上午十時三十分。除了強風外，雅琪的強降雨帶在全區造成了暴雨。當局呼籲居民遠離海岸，避免水上活動，以免遭遇風浪。
最近的報告顯示，昂坪的最大持續風速為98公里/小時，太美督為66公里/小時，長洲海灘為60公里/小時，陣風分別超過120公里/小時、83公里/小時及81公里/小時。香港民政事務總署已在各區開放了30個臨時庇護所，至今已為262人提供避難所。
消防署收到關於樹木倒塌的報告，但並無山泥傾瀉或水浸事件。今早六時為止，已有三人因颱風在公立醫院急診部求醫，包括兩名男性和一名女性。
展望未來，颱風雅琪預計將橫越南中國海的北部，前往海南島和雷州半島。預計天氣會持續多風，廣東沿海地區將有強降雨和雷陣雨。雖然預計下週初降雨會減少，但一個廣泛的低壓區將影響台灣東部海域。
全日學校，包括小學和中學，今日停課，關於晚上課程的進一步公告將隨後發出。醫院管理局在八號風球生效期間已暫停門診服務，但急診服務將繼續正常運作。
社會福利署亦已在八號風球期間關閉所有福利服務單位和中心，計劃在信號解除兩小時後恢復運作，具體視天氣情況而定。
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