The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) announced today (June 10) that a broad low-pressure area in the central South China Sea is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone.
As of this morning, the low-pressure system, located approximately 800 kilometers from HK, is consolidating. According to current forecasts, it may intensify into a tropical depression between this afternoon (June 10) and tomorrow morning (June 11). The HKO may issue the Standby Signal No. 1 as early as tomorrow morning.
Additionally, the HKO reissued the Very Hot Weather Warning at 6:45 am today, anticipating generally fine weather with intense daytime heat. Temperatures in urban areas are expected to reach a high of 34°C, with slightly higher readings in parts of the New Territories. However, isolated showers may occur in some areas.
The HKO noted that a ridge of high pressure aloft will continue to bring scorching weather to southern China over the next two days. The high temperatures are also likely to trigger scattered showers and thunderstorms in the inland regions.
Meanwhile, the low-pressure area in the central South China Sea is expected to intensify into a tropical cyclone and move towards the vicinity of Hainan Island and the western coast of Guangdong later this week.
The Observatory will monitor its development and distance from HK to assess whether a higher tropical cyclone warning signal is necessary on Thursday (June 12). With the approach of the tropical cyclone, stronger winds, occasional squally showers, and rough seas are expected in the latter part of this week.
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