Tropical Cyclone Warning Bulletin
Here is the latest Tropical Cyclone Warning Bulletin issued by the Hong Kong Observatory.
The Standby Signal, No. 1 is in force.
This means that a tropical cyclone now centred within about 800 kilometres of Hong Kong may affect us.
At 7 p.m., the tropical depression over the central and northern parts of the South China Sea was estimated to be about 680 kilometres southwest of Hong Kong (near 17.8 degrees north 109.8 degrees east) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 15 kilometres per hour in the general direction of the vicinity of the southwestern coast of Hainan Island.
The tropical depression will skirt the southwestern coast of Hainan Island in the next few hours and continue to move away from Hong Kong. The Observatory will cancel all tropical cyclone warning signals at 8:20 p.m. tonight and issue the Strong Monsoon Signal shortly afterwards.
Under the combined effect of the ridge of high pressure over southeastern China and the tropical depression, local winds will be occasionally strong offshore and on high ground tonight and at first tomorrow. The outer rainbands of the tropical depression will continue to bring squally showers and thunderstorms to the territory. Showers will be heavy at times. Seas will be rough with swells. Members of the public are advised to stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports.
(Precautionary Announcements with No. 1 Signal)
1. Precautions should be taken. Drains should be cleared of obstructions, and windows and doors should be checked.
2. People in areas of exposed to high winds or in low-lying areas should take precautions against strong winds and flooding.
3. Strong winds are still blowing over offshore waters. Small vessels should remain in shelter and precautions should not yet be relaxed.
4. Those who have duties during a tropical cyclone should now remain on call.
5. Listen to radio, watch TV or browse the Hong Kong Observatory's website and mobile app for the latest information on the tropical cyclone.
