Typhoon Lionrock remains memorable for two reasons. One it's one of the longest tropical typhoons to hit the city, with the signal 8 warning being hoisted for a record 22 hours (most typhoons come and go within the space of hours, sometimes they can go for 12 hours). The public had previous experience, with the countless lockdowns, staying indoors for 22 hours was but a piece of cake. I however, was not one of those people who would stay indoors for the duration. Which brings me to, Two. Lionrock is the only time I've ventured out and left my apartment during a T8. The typhoon had actually already passed the main part of Hong Kong, however, for precaution reasons, the signal isn't lowered until wind speeds have come back within reason across the entire SAR.
Had a mate in town, it was my birthday, so if there was any night to head out on a Typhoon, it would be tonight. The problem with T8 is the lack of taxis. Ended up waking home to Happy Valley from Central, which usually isn't too bad, except when the rain is coming in sideways. Shoes very wet.
Update: Two days later Typhoon Kampasu hits Hong Kong.
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