This photo taken on July 26, 2026 shows a view of the Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, south China. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal on Saturday night under the effect of super typhoon Noul. The No. 8 signal is the third-highest warning under Hong Kong's weather system, which has five rankings for typhoons. (Photo by Lui Siu Wai/Xinhua)

HONG KONG, July 25 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal on Saturday night under the effect of super typhoon Noul.

The No. 8 signal is the third-highest warning under Hong Kong's weather system, which has five rankings for typhoons.

The observatory warned that winds with mean speeds of 63 km per hour or more are expected. People have been urged to complete all precautions as soon as possible, stay away from the shoreline and avoid water sports.

Due to the storm, Hong Kong's education authorities announced that schools were requested to implement contingency measures to ensure the safety of students. ■

A man walks on a street in Hong Kong, south China, July 26, 2026. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal on Saturday night under the effect of super typhoon Noul.

The No. 8 signal is the third-highest warning under Hong Kong's weather system, which has five rankings for typhoons. (Photo by Lui Siu Wai/Xinhua)

People walk amid rain in Hong Kong, south China, July 26, 2026. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal on Saturday night under the effect of super typhoon Noul.

The No. 8 signal is the third-highest warning under Hong Kong's weather system, which has five rankings for typhoons. (Photo by Lui Siu Wai/Xinhua)

This photo taken on July 26, 2026 shows a view of the Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, south China. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal on Saturday night under the effect of super typhoon Noul.

The No. 8 signal is the third-highest warning under Hong Kong's weather system, which has five rankings for typhoons. (Photo by Lui Siu Wai/Xinhua)