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rjjacobson

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Sep 12, 2014
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A T-10 though! Wow, I hope they will be okay! That is scary.
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Is there something funny about a T-10 hitting landfall to you? I don’t get your emoji’s.
Category 5 is highest they give Hurricanes and Typhoons that I know about???
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Looks like it's going to miss Hong Kong completely...

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And according to a site I just read it was down to Category 2 Hurricane (typhoon) after going over northern Philippines so it will not be even at its original max of Category 5 not sure what T-10 means I see only category 1-5 for hurricanes and typhoons in most weather discussions???
 

no25

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rjjacobson

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Sep 12, 2014
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A T-10 though! Wow, I hope they will be okay! That is scary.
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Is there something funny about a T-10 hitting landfall to you? I don’t get your emoji’s.

Here is a link to the two classifications used I am aware of the second is the one I am familiar with and first is Typhoons but I see nothing with a t-10 maybe another one I am not aware of again I thought your number was some kind of joke a Category 2 storm is still a problem but much better for area south of Hong Kong that will be hit

http://agora.ex.nii.ac.jp/digital-typhoon/help/unit.html.en
 

batting1000

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Sep 4, 2011
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Here is a link to the two classifications used I am aware of the second is the one I am familiar with and first is Typhoons but I see nothing with a t-10 maybe another one I am not aware of again I thought your number was some kind of joke a Category 2 storm is still a problem but much better for area south of Hong Kong that will be hit

http://agora.ex.nii.ac.jp/digital-typhoon/help/unit.html.en

This CNN article labels it as a T-10 too: https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/15/asia/typhoon-mangkhut-hong-kong-intl/index.html
 
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rjjacobson

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I have no idea what they mean by T10. it has 103 MPH and is Category 3 as I know them supposed to be 2 when it makes landfall in China..

So I am sorry I thought you were joking, even a Category 2 storm is not a joke maybe T10 means a serious warning or something for Hong Kong it is not a system I have ever seen here.

Anyway it does state that "More than 550 flights have been canceled at airports in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, and more than 200 have been delayed, according to Flightaware.com. Most of Hong Kong's public transport has been suspended." so I guess nothing will ship from Hong Kong for a day or so it is under this warning

Ok I looked and found it what a complex and convoluted history for these signals in Hong Kong and region: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_tropical_cyclone_warning_signals

and here is meaning of 10 at bottom of chart below history of these:

No. 10 signal gives warning of a hurricane force wind. Hurricane force winds range upwards from 118 kilometres per hour but gusts may exceed 220 kilometres per hour. This signal implies that a typhoon centre will soon pass over or very close to Hong Kong, and hurricane force winds can be expected anywhere near sea level in Hong Kong within a short time of the issuance of the signal.

It is advisable to stay indoors to avoid flying debris. If premises are buffeted by hurricane force winds, all internal doors should be kept tightly shut to lessen the chance of windows or air-conditioning units being blown out or sucked in. It may be useful to reinforce some windows with heavy furniture, props, bars or even mattresses. If people have to go out, they should keep clear of overhead wires and hoardings.

Typhoons can cause the tide to rise much higher than normal. There storm surges may occur in enclosed inlets can cause serious flooding of low-lying land. Heavy rain may also cause flooding. Landslides may occur and some buildings may collapse. If you are advised to move to a safe place, it is essential to remain calm and co-operate with the rescue service.

Should the eye of a typhoon pass over some part of Hong Kong, a lull may occur, lasting for a few minutes or even some hours. This will be followed by the return of hurricane force winds from a different direction. It is necessary to be prepared for the sudden change in wind direction because places that were well sheltered earlier may now become dangerously exposed.
 
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DotCom2

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Category 5 is highest they give Hurricanes and Typhoons that I know about???
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And according to a site I just read it was down to Category 2 Hurricane (typhoon) after going over northern Philippines so it will not be even at its original max of Category 5 not sure what T-10 means I see only category 1-5 for hurricanes and typhoons in most weather discussions???
I don’t know. I’m just going by what Reuters posted on Twitter 38 minutes ago.
"Hong Kong raised its highest No. 10 typhoon signal at mid-morning, as fierce waves pounded low-lying areas and strong winds rattled windows in many towering skyscrapers."
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Yeah I am praying for them and the folks in the Carolinas in the US. This weather is no joke people are losing their homes and lives
Yes, me too. 13 dead so far. Terrible.
 

yashz

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Sep 18, 2015
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Here is a link to the two classifications used I am aware of the second is the one I am familiar with and first is Typhoons but I see nothing with a t-10 maybe another one I am not aware of again I thought your number was some kind of joke a Category 2 storm is still a problem but much better for area south of Hong Kong that will be hit

http://agora.ex.nii.ac.jp/digital-typhoon/help/unit.html.en

I have no idea what they mean by T10. it has 103 MPH and is Category 3 as I know them supposed to be 2 when it makes landfall in China..

So I am sorry I thought you were joking, even a Category 2 storm is not a joke maybe T10 means a serious warning or something for Hong Kong it is not a system I have ever seen here.

Anyway it does state that "More than 550 flights have been canceled at airports in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, and more than 200 have been delayed, according to Flightaware.com. Most of Hong Kong's public transport has been suspended." so I guess nothing will ship from Hong Kong for a day or so it is under this warning

First picture is from the Hong Kong Observatory. Notice under warning T10.

Second picture is from Wiki about Hong Kong tropical cyclone warning signals.

They have different signal system for cyclone warning.

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rjjacobson

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First picture is from the Hong Kong Observatory. Notice under warning T10.

Second picture is from Wiki about Hong Kong tropical cyclone warning signals.

They have different signal system for cyclone warning.

Yep just posted above I wrongly assumed everyone did a 5 level system but the Hong Kong one has nautical origins as you read the Wiki site. Sot basically this is a regular Category 2-3 storm now (nothing to sneeze at) but when it makes landfall (Hong Kong or south) it likely wlll be less than 3 still serious but not a Category 5 like it was (our s system ) before it crossed the northern Philippines
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it's a cat 5 hurricane now.
Nope downgraded to Category 3 its eyewall collapsed over northern Philippines and it is going to be 2-3 over south China Sea rebuilding over warm waters but not back to 5
 

HeyGreggie

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Oct 8, 2011
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Anybody who ordered as the 3am on Friday know how to track orders? I looked on Verizon and it says processing order. Wondering what are the next steps in searching and tracking..
 

HeadphoneAddict

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Sep 16, 2007
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I used the Apple store App. And logged in with Face ID and used Apple Pay to order my phone the minute it went live. I guess it was cause the first year I used Face ID to log in and confirm everything. But it seemed as if it just took seconds to order the phone. So fast that I was literally worried that something went wrong and I had not ordered it.

My confirmation email that I even ordered the device did not show up till like 15 minutes after I ordered. It was on odd experience. Cause using Face ID and Apple Pay made it seemless. Order placed within seconds. But I didn’t get a confirmation of my order till 15 mins after the store went live. So here I was thinking I screwed up my phone order for like 15 mins. lol

I used the Apple Store iPhone App with Face ID and Apple Pay like you, and completed the order within 3-4 minutes of the store going live, but got my confirmation email immediately at 1:07AM. I took screen shots of every step too, just in case.
 
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qwerty1202

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https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/15/asia/typhoon-mangkhut-hong-kong-intl/index.html
There is a huge typhoon that has been upgraded to the highest level, T10, approaching Hong Kong right now. YIKES!

"Fierce winds have already torn off roofs and caused partial building collapses in Hong Kong, as authorities warned of the threat of storm surges and flooding from torrential rain. The city is almost entirely shut down."
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I used the Apple Store iPhone App with Face ID and Apple Pay like you, and completed the order within 3-4 minutes of the store going live, but got my confirmation email immediately at 1:07AM. I took screen shots of every step too, just in case.
mine didnt let me apple pay, it just had my saved credit card from my account in line
 

jessebkr87

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Sep 13, 2016
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According to the screenshots from last year’s tracking, the iPhones came from Zhengzhou which is way north of Hong Kong. Is it assumed that this is where they will be coming from this year? If that’s the case, shouldn’t there be little, if any, effect on the shipment of the orders?
 

CodeSpyder

macrumors 68000
Jun 23, 2010
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Anybody who ordered as the 3am on Friday know how to track orders? I looked on Verizon and it says processing order. Wondering what are the next steps in searching and tracking..
Sign up for UPS My Choice; it's free. When your order goes to 'Preparing to Ship', keep an eye on UPS My Choice. Your tracking number should show up there even before Apple tells you that your item has been shipped.
 

rmoliv

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Dec 20, 2017
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According to the screenshots from last year’s tracking, the iPhones came from Zhengzhou which is way north of Hong Kong. Is it assumed that this is where they will be coming from this year? If that’s the case, shouldn’t there be little, if any, effect on the shipment of the orders?

I hope so! At the moment most if not all flights at Hong Kong International are canceled according to Flightradar24.
 

CarolG

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Sep 14, 2013
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So with you on this. One year the Apple Store gave me a padded envelope to send my phone back to AT&T Next. I was like "Are you kidding me?" and the Apple guy said "Yeah that's what AT&T gave us." I dug out a box for the return. Last year I went into the AT&T store.
I put my iPhone in the box it came in and into that AT&T envelope. They use some company I have never heard of... I couldn't insure it, couldn't track it. I finally got tracking that said it had arrived in Ft.Worth, TX, its destination, but AT&T kept telling me I was going to be charged for the phone because they had no record it had arrived???!!! I was so stressed out for weeks. That is why I changed to Apple IUP this year. I gave my X to my husband and will continue to pay off the X through AT&T Next. If I upgrade next year with Apple IUP, I will pick it up in the Apple Store and give them my Xs Max in person! FedEx that Apple uses to return last year's phones is probably more reliable than whoever it is that AT&T uses, however.
 
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meetsam23

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https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/15/asia/typhoon-mangkhut-hong-kong-intl/index.html


"Fierce winds have already torn off roofs and caused partial building collapses in Hong Kong, as authorities warned of the threat of storm surges and flooding from torrential rain. The city is almost entirely shut down."
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mine didnt let me apple pay, it just had my saved credit card from my account in line
you should do a good job as weather channel meteorologist
 

Jtstanley88

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Sep 15, 2018
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Anybody that has UPS MYCHOICE set up see anything on there yet. Mine doesn’t show anything and have delivery of 9/21 via Apple. Got order in at 12:03! 256GB XS Max
 
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