The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) announced at 4:45 p.m. on Sept. 6 that the Standby Signal No. 1 is currently in effect as a tropical cyclone continues to approach. Over the past few hours, the storm has been moving steadily west-northwest, with its outer rainbands nearing the Guangdong coast. The Observatory plans to issue the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 between midnight and 3:00 a.m. tomorrow.
The tropical cyclone is forecast to intensify and pass about 200 kilometers southwest of HK on Monday morning (Sept. 8). Due to the compact circulation of the storm, the Observatory will monitor its strengthening and proximity to HK to assess whether a higher tropical cyclone warning signal will be necessary tomorrow night.
The HKO predicts that winds in HK will gradually strengthen tomorrow, with showers becoming more frequent. On Monday, heavy rain and strong winds are expected, with significant wave activity and swells in the sea.
The public is advised to stay away from shorelines and suspend all water activities. Due to storm surges, flooding may occur in low-lying coastal areas on Monday morning.
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