Typhoon Higos moved towards China today after slamming into neighbouring Hong Kong and Macau in the early hours of the morning (Aug 19).<br /><br />Footage shows strong winds whipping hanging laundry from side-to-side in central Hong Kong while in Macaua residents felt rain battering their windows.<br /><br />Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (GCS) put the tropical cyclone warning at No. 9 signal at 2.30 AM on Thursday early morning.<br /><br />Residents were told to lock their windows and doors and strengthen the glass on the exposed side.<br /><br />Schools are suspended along with Three bridges connecting Taipa island and Macao are shut.<br /><br />Winds in the city later weakened with the Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau lowering the typhoon warning to No. 3 by 11:30am local time.<br /><br />The typhoon is expected to cause heavy rains over the next few days in Thailand with the north, northeast and eastern parts of the country expected to be hit.<br /><br />The Hong Kong Observatory said winds with mean speeds of 39 mph are expected, with public transport closed and a number of businesses.
