Typhoon Neoguri approaching Hainan

Typhoon Neoguri, the first typhoon to approach south China this year, was 180 kilometers from the southernmost province of Hainan at 5 a.m. on Friday, according to the provincial observatory. (Xinhua Photo)

An advertisement board is blew down in Wenchang City of south China's Hainan Province, April 18, 2008. Typhoon Neoguri, the first typhoon to approach south China this year, was 180 kilometers from the southernmost province of Hainan at 5 a.m. on Friday, according to the provincial observatory. (Xinhua Photo)

A lady holds her umbrella in winds at the Qinglan Harbor of Wenchang City in south China's Hainan Province, April 18, 2008. Typhoon Neoguri, the first typhoon to approach south China this year, was 180 kilometers from the southernmost province of Hainan at 5 a.m. on Friday, according to the provincial observatory. (Xinhua Photo)

Typhoon Neoguri, the first typhoon to approach south China this year, was 180 kilometers from the southernmost province of Hainan at 5 a.m. on Friday, according to the provincial observatory. (Xinhua Photo)