The Hong Kong Observatory issued the signal No. 1 at 5.40pm, noting that a typhoon is within about 800 kilometers of Hong Kong, which may affect the territory. Typhoon Saudel will maintain a distance of over 500 km from Hong Kong tonight and tomorrow morning. The chance of issuing the strong wind signal, No 3 is relatively low before midnight tonight, the HKO said.

Source: The Standard October 22, 2020 09:56 UTC