
HKO clarifies Internet and email messages on typhoon information
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In response to messages circulating on the Internet and via email today (August 21) speculating on the time of issuance of various tropical cyclone warnings, the Hong Kong Observatory clarifies that it has not issued such messages to any organisation. Members of the public are advised to pay attention to the official announcements issued by the Hong Kong Observatory on Typhoon Nuri through radio, TV and the Observatory's website: www.weather.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/tc.htm.
Ends/Thursday, August 21, 2008
Issued at HKT 17:33
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