🔥 Trending Typhoon No. 12 (Noru) Approaches Hong Kong: Latest Updates and Warnings

Typhoon Noul (also referred to as Typhoon No. 12) is significantly impacting Southern China, including Hong Kong, as of July 25-26, 2026. The region is on high alert due to strong winds and heavy rainfall associated with the typhoon ²⁵⁶.

Current Situation and Warnings

The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has been closely monitoring Typhoon Noul's progression.

• Typhoon Signal No. 9 Issued: Hong Kong issued its first No. 9 typhoon signal of the year at 1:10 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026, as Typhoon Noul approached the territory ⁷⁹.
• Potential for Signal No. 10: The HKO is assessing the need to issue the highest T10 typhoon signal, indicating the most severe conditions, as Severe Typhoon Noul bears down on the region ⁹.
• Earlier Warnings: On Saturday, July 25, 2026, the HKO stated it would assess the need to raise higher tropical cyclone warning signals between 9 PM and midnight, as Noul headed towards the coastal areas of Guangdong ¹.

Typhoon's Path and Intensity

Typhoon Noul is expected to make landfall along the coast between Hong Kong and Lufeng in Guangdong province late Saturday night to early Sunday morning ⁴.

• Wind Speeds: Noul has been reported with maximum sustained winds of 130 kilometers per hour (81 miles per hour) near its center ⁶⁸.
• Movement: The typhoon was moving steadily across the northeastern part of the region on Saturday ⁶.

Impact on Travel and Evacuations

The typhoon has caused significant disruptions and necessitated precautionary measures.

• Flight Cancellations and Delays: Numerous flights to and from Hong Kong have been canceled or delayed over the weekend due to Typhoon Noul ³⁵⁸¹⁰. Airlines like Cathay Pacific are rebooking affected customers onto the next available flights ³¹⁰.
• Evacuations: In Guangdong province, over 340,000 people have been evacuated as a precautionary measure ².
• Regional Alert: Southern China, including Hong Kong, remains on high alert ²⁵⁶. Guangdong has activated its highest level of emergency response measures ⁴.