Typhoon Signal Unlikely in Hong Kong This Week as Three Cyclones Brew
SCMP · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago1 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong's Observatory has revised its forecast, saying the chance of issuing a typhoon signal in the next two days is relatively low despite multiple tropical cyclones approaching the region. Tropical Storm Narra is expected to skirt the Leizhou Peninsula while maintaining distance from the city, though unsettled weather with showers and thunderstorms is forecast for mid-week.
Key Points
- The Observatory announced at noon on Monday that Tropical Storm Narra would skirt the Leizhou Peninsula in western Guangdong while keeping some distance from Hong Kong
- The forecaster stated that unless Narra edges closer to the Pearl River Delta, the chance of issuing a tropical cyclone warning signal remains relatively low
- The earlier prediction on Sunday had suggested a typhoon signal could be issued on Tuesday or Wednesday as Narra approached
- Hong Kong can expect showers and squally thunderstorms mid-week under the influence of a southerly airstream, with occasionally strong winds offshore and on high ground
- Three cyclones are affecting the region: Tropical Storm Narra (near Guangdong), Tropical Depression Gaenari (near Taiwan), and Super Typhoon Saudel (approaching eastern China)
Why It Matters
As Super Typhoon Saudel moves further inland, its outer subsiding air will trigger very hot weather across southern China, while increasing showers along the Guangdong coast early next week will bring relief from the heat .
As Super Typhoon Saudel moves further inland, its outer subsiding air will trigger very hot weather across southern China, while increasing showers along the Guangdong coast early next week will bring relief from the heat .