The Hong Kong Observatory lowered its storm warning to a T3 at 12.40 pm on Friday as Super Typhoon Yagi departed from the city, leaving little damage in its wake. Several flights were cancelled as a result of the storm, with the city closing beaches and opening shelters for people in need. Before the T8 signal was raised at 6.20 pm on Thursday, wind chasers and tourists were out enjoying the views at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade. In the adjacent commercial district, shop keepers arranged sandbags and tape to protect their shops from strong winds and potential flooding. Even after the T8 typhoon…
