🔥 Trending Typhoon Noul Approaches Hong Kong and China: Latest Updates and Tracking

Typhoon Noul is currently (as of July 25, 2026) approaching southern China, including Hong Kong, prompting high alerts for strong winds and heavy rain in the region ¹⁴. It is the 12th typhoon of the year ⁸.

Current Status and Forecast

Typhoon Noul, also known as Typhoon 12 (台風12号) ², is moving steadily across the northeastern part of the South China Sea ¹⁴. It is expected to make landfall along the coastline between Hong Kong and Lufeng in China's southern province of Guangdong ⁸.

As of recent reports:

• Wind Speed: Noul has current wind speeds of 140 km/h, with maximum sustained winds reaching 155 km/h ². Hong Kong's Observatory reported maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h (81 mph) near its center ⁴.
• Path: Live tracking maps show Typhoon Noul southeast of Hong Kong ². Its path is updated frequently, with information available every 5 minutes from some tracking services ⁹.
• Alerts: Hong Kong's Observatory is expected to issue the No. 8 typhoon signal at 10:10 PM on Saturday ⁷. This indicates a high level of alert for the region.

Preparatory Measures and Impact

Authorities in southern China and Hong Kong have initiated significant preparatory measures to mitigate the typhoon's impact.

Evacuations and Closures

• Evacuations: More than 20,000 people have been evacuated in southern China, particularly in Guangdong Province ³⁶.
• Transportation Disruptions:
• Rail Services: Rail services in Guangdong Province have been suspended ³⁶.
• Flight Cancellations: Over 380 flights have been cancelled in Hong Kong, the financial hub ³⁷.
• Public Transport: Broader public transport suspensions are in effect in some areas ⁸.
• Schools and Offices: While not explicitly stated for Noul in all sources, similar powerful typhoons (like Super Typhoon Ragasa in 2025) have led to widespread school and office closures in the region ⁵. The issuance of a No. 8 typhoon signal in Hong Kong typically leads to such closures.

Regional Concerns

The region is on high alert for torrential rain and gale-force winds ⁶. The approaching typhoon poses a significant threat to infrastructure and public safety in southern China and Hong Kong ¹⁴.