Status of Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal

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 5 p.m., Tropical Storm Wutip was estimated to be about 730 kilometres southwest of Hong Kong (near 17.2 degrees north 109.7 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 intensify slightly. 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. The Standby Signal, No. 1 will remain in force tonight and tomorrow morning.

According to the present forecast track, Wutip will skirt the western part of Hainan Island tomorrow, 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 on Saturday generally over the territory, and up to gale force on high ground. There will be occasional heavy squally showers. The Observatory will assess later tomorrow to Saturday 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.

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. People planning to visit Guangdong, Macau, outlying islands or remote parts of Hong Kong should note that changes in weather may affect your trips.

4. Fishing vessels and low power vessels in open sea should seek shelter as soon as possible and be secured properly with moorings.

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.

Dispatched by Hong Kong Observatory at 16:45 HKT on 12.06.2025