Typhoon Level 8

June 25, 2008
In between the sweltering heat, humidity and occasional 5 weeks of rain, Hong Kong has the added benefit of typhoons. The summer season brings a whole variety of levels of typhoons. Level 3 is the most common with 40km/h winds but recently I had the pleasure of experiencing a Level 8 typhoon. Not quite the destructive force of a Level 10 but with 70km/h winds it can cause some damage. The bonus of all this, Level 8 and up means no work! All office, schools and stores are closed.