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 noon, Tropical Storm Saudel was estimated to be about 360 kilometres northeast of Hong Kong (near 24.3 degrees north 116.9 degrees east) and is forecast to move west at about 12 kilometres per hour across the inland areas of eastern Guangdong and weaken gradually.

Under the combined effect of Saudel and the northeast monsoon, local winds are occasionally strong offshore and on high ground. The Standby Signal, No. 1 will remain in force today.

Saudel is moving across the inland areas of eastern Guangdong and weakening gradually. Saudel is expected to edge closer to the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary tomorrow (4 September), but there are uncertainties in its degree of weakening. Depending on the intensity of Saudel when it is close to the Pearl River Estuary, the distance of its associated strong winds from the Pearl River Estuary and the changes in local wind conditions, the Observatory will assess the need for issuing the Strong Wind Signal, No. 3 when it is close to the Pearl River Estuary. Members of the public should continue to pay attention to the latest weather information issued by the Observatory.

(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. There will be swells. You are advised to stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports.

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

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

6. Construction and property management practitioners should make sure that overhanging facilities and temporary structures outdoors are securely fastened, and should take precautionary measures.

7. 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 11:45 HKT on 03.09.2026