A Review of the Storm Characteristics of Typhoon Kalmaegi (1415) and Related Forecasting Considerations in Hong Kong

ABSTRACT: Kalmaegi (1415) required the issuance of Gale or Storm Wind Signal No. 8 in Hong Kong in 2014, even though it passed by at a distance of 370 km from Hong Kong during its closest approach. Storm surges triggered by Kalmaegi caused backflow of sea water in some low lying areas in both Hong K...

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Main Authors: Chun-wing Choy, Yee-ting Junella Tam, Dick-shum Lau, Wai-kin Wong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2014-12-01
Series:Tropical Cyclone Research and Review
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2225603218301152