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South China Coastal Waters

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Bulletin issued at 08:00 HKT 10/Feb/2012

Weather information for south China coastal waters issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 8:00 a.m. on 10 February 2012

Warnings:
Strong winds in Hong Kong adjacent waters, Nan'ao, Shanwei and south of Hong Kong.

Weather Situation:
Pressure over the northern part of southern China is rising. The replenishment of the northeast monsoon is expected to reach the south China coastal waters later today.

Area forecasts for the next 24 hours

Hong Kong Adjacent Waters:
East to northeast force 5 to 6.
Misty and a few light rain patches.
Moderate to rough seas.

Nan'ao, Shanwei and South of Hong Kong:
East to northeast force 5 to 6.
Moderate to rough seas.

Shangchuan Dao:
East force 5.
Moderate seas.

Outlook for the next 48 hours
East to northeasterly winds of force 5 to 6.

Latest reports from south China coastal weather stations
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Waglan Island Wind east-northeast force 4
  Visibility 5000 Metres

Shantou Wind east-northeast force 1
  Visibility 5000 Metres in mist

Dongsha Wind east-northeast force 3
  Visibility 10 Kilometres

Huangmaozhou Wind northeast force 4

Macau Wind north-northeast force 3
  Visibility 4600 Metres in mist

Xisha Wind east-northeast force 2
  Visibility 20 Kilometres


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  • Explanation of Swells
  • Descriptive Terms of Wind Speeds
  • Visibility Readings in Hong Kong Waters
  • Map showing forecast areas
  • Tidal Information
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