Typhoon Nida is headed towards Hong Kong after traveling through the Philippines over the weekend.

More than 180 flights have been canceled in Hong Kong as the city in southern China prepares for Nida’s potential destruction. The typhoon is generating 93 miles per hour as it heads toward Hong Kong.

CNN meteorologist Allison Chinchar says Nida is likely to slow down and weaken by the time it hits southern China.

"The weakening part is the good news,” Chinchar said. “The slowing down is not the good news because that will allow for some raining so the rain will end up going over the same spots as the waves come in."

Airlines Suspend Flights in Hong Kong

Hong Kong International Airport canceled more than 180 flights so far. All flights were scheduled to leave Hong Kong in the early part of this week.

All Cathay Airways and Dragonair flights scheduled to go through Hong Kong until 2 p.m. (Hong Kong time) Monday and Tuesday will be suspended.

Hong Kong Schools Closed as Typhoon Approaches

All kindergarten schools and special needs classes have been closed after the Hong Kong Observatory issued a Tropical Cyclone Signal 3 on Monday.

"The weather will deteriorate rapidly after sunset," a representative for the Observatory said. "There will be squalls, heavy rain and rough seas. There may be flooding in low lying areas."

The Observatory is expected to issue a Tropical Cyclone Signal 8 by the end of the day.

Typhoon in Hong Kong can Create Flooding

The typhoon is expected to create a lot of flooding since estimates say it will likely make landfall during high tide.

China’s Meteorological Administration has issued an orange alert warning for rain, the second highest level on the country’s four tier weather warning system.

Hong Kong Prepares for Typhoon

Provinces Most Likely to be hit by Typhoon Nida include Hunan, Guangdong, Guizhou, Yunan.

Local authorities have been instructed to monitor the Typhoon and warn citizens as early as possible, according a report from Xinhua Net.

The China National Commission for Disaster Reduction urged people in those areas to stock up on necessities to last for up to three days. The commission also stated that emergency relief will occur if necessary.

Traveling Tips for Hong Kong Typhoon Season

The peak months for typhoons in Hong Kong are July, August and September.

There are numerous buildings that can withstand typhoon force winds around the city, specifically for tourists to take shelter if a typhoon approaches.

In the case of a Tropical Cyclone Signal 1, authorities advise those in affected areas to keep their rain gear on and monitor the weather. Once a Tropical Cyclone Signal Level 3 or higher has been issued, all are urged to immediately seek out safe shelter.

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