Observatory weighs typhoon signals as Narra nears region
Thestandard · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago1 MIN
Summary
The Hong Kong Observatory said it will assess on Tuesday or Wednesday whether to issue tropical cyclone warning signals as Tropical Cyclone Narra moves closer to the region. Narra is expected to linger near Beibu Wan before turning slowly northeastward from late Monday to Tuesday and edging closer to the Leizhou Peninsula
Key Points
- The Observatory said Narra is forecast to remain over the vicinity of Beibu Wan for the next two days before beginning a slow northeastward track
- From late Monday to Tuesday, Narra is expected to edge closer to the Leizhou Peninsula, prompting the Observatory to monitor its path closely
- Officials said local wind conditions, together with the storm’s movement, will determine whether any tropical cyclone warning signals are issued on Tuesday or Wednesday
- Hong Kong is forecast to experience increased showers, squally thunderstorms and windy conditions across parts of the city over the next two to three days
- Tropical Cyclone Gaenari, near Taipei and within 800 kilometers of Hong Kong, is weak with a small circulation and poses little direct threat
Why It Matters
Residents and businesses may need to prepare for rapidly changing weather and the possibility of official warning signals in the middle of the week. Even if Gaenari is not expected to affect Hong Kong directly, unsettled conditions linked to Narra could still disrupt outdoor activities and travel plans over the next few days