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 2 a.m., Severe Tropical Storm Wutip was estimated to be about 740 kilometres southwest of Hong Kong (near 17.6 degrees north 109.2 degrees east) and is forecast to move northwest at about 10 kilometres per hour in the general direction of the western part of Hainan Island and skirt the region. It will then move towards Beibu Wan to Leizhou Peninsula.
The circulation of Wutip is covering the coast of Guangdong. Its associated squally showers are affecting the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary, bringing heavy showers to some areas at times. The Standby Signal, No. 1 will remain in force this morning (13 June).
According to the present forecast track, Wutip will skirt the western part of Hainan Island today, moving towards Beibu Wan to Leizhou Peninsula. It will then turn northeastwards and enter inland of western Guangdong. It will edge slightly closer to the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary over the weekend. Winds are expected to strengthen gradually tomorrow (14 June) generally over the territory, and up to gale force on high ground. There will be occasional heavy squally showers. The Observatory will assess later today to tomorrow morning the need of issuing the Strong Wind Signal, No. 3.
With the gradual weakening of Wutip over inland of southern China, local winds are expected to moderate progressively later on Sunday (15 June).
There are 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. Fishing vessels and low power vessels in open sea should seek shelter as soon as possible and be secured properly with moorings.
4. People planning to visit Guangdong, Macau, outlying islands or remote parts of Hong Kong should note that changes in weather may affect your trips.
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.
