Typhoon Higos, the 17th tropical storm of 2008, hit China's southern Hainan island on Friday evening, and moved on towards the mainland. it was forecast to weaken, and move northwest towards the coastal areas of western Guangdong Province.
Higos was formed on Tuesday in the Pacific Ocean, coming on the heels
of tropical storms Jangmi and Hagupit, which combined killed around 20
people in China.
The National Meteorological Center issued an orange alert on Friday,
the second highest warning, warning shipping vessels to take to port.
It urged local authorities to prepare for an emergency, with strong wind and rainstorms forecast.
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