Hong Kong tropical cyclone warning signals

Okay kiddo, so in Hong Kong, sometimes big storms called tropical cyclones come to visit. These storms can be really dangerous, so the government wants to make sure everyone knows how to be safe when they're here.

To do this, they use something called tropical cyclone warning signals. These are like special alerts that tell people how strong the storm is and what they should do to stay safe.

There are five different signals, or levels, that can be given. The first one is a little bit like a warning shot - it means that there might be a storm coming, but it's not too serious yet.

The second and third signals mean that the storm is getting closer and could be dangerous, so you should start getting ready to stay inside or go to a safe place.

The fourth signal means that the storm is here and it's really strong. Everyone should stay inside and not go out until the storm has passed.

Finally, the fifth signal is the most serious one. It means that the storm is extremely dangerous and everyone needs to take it very seriously. You should stay inside and take extra precautions to stay safe.

So there you have it! Tropical cyclone warning signals are special alerts that tell people in Hong Kong how strong a storm is and what they should do to be safe. By following these signals, everyone can stay safe and ride out the storm until it's over.