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After Tropical Cyclone “Ginkgo” moved away from Hong Kong, a new Tropical Cyclone “Tochi” approached. After crossing Luzon from the waters east of the Philippines, Taozhi has entered the South China Sea.

[Updated at 10:30 on November 13th]

[Yahoo News Report]The Observatory stated at 09:45 that it would change to strong wind signal No. 3 at 2:40 pm. The Observatory pointed out that the outer rainbands of Tochi are affecting the coast of Guangdong, and strong winds are blowing occasionally in the highlands of Hong Kong. Under the combined influence of Tochi and the northeast monsoon, local winds are expected to gradually increase this afternoon, with winds occasionally reaching strong winds offshore and on high ground.

The Observatory also predicts that Tochi will pass within about 200 kilometers south of Hong Kong tomorrow morning (November 14). The assessment will depend on the intensity of Tochi at that time, the distance between its gale area and the Pearl River Estuary, and local wind changes. Whether it is necessary to issue a higher tropical cyclone warning signal.

There are strong waves and swells in the sea. Members of the public are advised to stay away from the shore and stop all water activities, and pay attention to the latest weather information issued by the Observatory.

At 10 a.m., Tropical Storm Tochi gathered about 300 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong, that is, near 20.3 degrees north latitude and 116.1 degrees east longitude. It is expected to move west-northwest at a speed of about 12 kilometers per hour across the northern South China Sea.

The Education Bureau announced that since the Hong Kong Observatory announced that the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 was changed to Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 at 2:40 pm, kindergartens, schools for children with physical disabilities and schools for children with intellectual disabilities will be closed today. The above-mentioned schools must keep their campuses open and implement contingency measures to take care of students who have returned to school, and only arrange for students to return home when it is safe to do so.

[Updated at 07:50 on November 13]

The Observatory stated at 07:45 that it would change the strong wind signal No. 3 between 1 pm and 4 pm today.

The Observatory also predicts that Tochi will pass within about 200 kilometers south of Hong Kong tomorrow morning (November 14). The Observatory will assess whether it is necessary to issue a higher tropical cyclone warning signal depending on the intensity of Tochi at that time, the distance between its gale area and the Pearl River Estuary, and local wind changes.

Taozhi took a more northerly path this morning, but at the same time it weakened, and its outer rainbands began to affect the Guangdong coast. According to the current forecast path, Taozhi will gradually approach the South China coast today. Under the combined influence of Tao Zhi and the northeast monsoon, its strong wind area will gradually affect the Pearl River Estuary area. The wind in Hong Kong is expected to increase later today, with winds occasionally reaching strong winds offshore and in highlands.

At 8 a.m., Tropical Storm Tochi gathered about 320 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong, that is, near 20.3 degrees north latitude and 116.4 degrees east longitude. It is expected to move west-northwest at a speed of about 15 kilometers per hour across the northern South China Sea.

The latest information of Tropical Storm Tochi at 07:00 Hong Kong time on November 13, 2024. Location: 20.3 degrees north latitude, 116.6 degrees east longitude (about 340 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong). Maximum sustained wind speed near the center: 85 kilometers per hour. Taozhi will cross the northern part of the South China Sea today and move close to the coast of western Guangdong to the waters east of Hainan Island.

[Updated at 16:50 on November 12th]

The Observatory stated at 16:45 that the No. 1 alert signal will be maintained at least until 12 noon tomorrow (November 13). The Observatory will consider changing the strong wind signal No. 3 tomorrow afternoon.

The Observatory also said that Tochi is expected to pass about 200 kilometers south of Hong Kong on Thursday (November 14) morning. The Observatory will assess whether it is necessary to issue a higher tropical cyclone warning signal depending on the intensity of Tochi at that time, the distance between its gale area and the Pearl River Estuary, and local wind changes.

Over the past few hours, Tochi has been moving steadily west-northwestward. According to the current forecast path, the strong wind area related to Taozhi will still be at a considerable distance from the Pearl River Estuary from tonight (November 12) to tomorrow morning (November 13). As Tochi gradually approaches the south China coast, under the combined influence of it and the northeast monsoon, local winds will gradually increase later tomorrow, and Tochi’s outer rainbands will also affect coastal areas.

At 5 p.m., Severe Tropical Storm Tochi gathered about 500 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong, that is, near 19.3 degrees north latitude and 117.8 degrees east longitude. It is expected to move west-northwest at a speed of about 15 kilometers per hour, crossing the northern South China Sea.

Severe Tropical Storm Tochi, the latest data at 16:00 on November 12, 2024, Hong Kong time; location: 19.2 degrees north latitude, 117.9 degrees east longitude (about 520 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong); maximum sustained wind speed near the center: 90 kilometers per hour . Taozhi will cross the northern part of the South China Sea in the next day or two, moving close to the coast of western Guangdong and to the waters east of Hainan Island.

[Updated at 07:50 on November 12th]

The Observatory stated at 07:45 that the No. 1 alert signal will be maintained until at least 12 midnight, and the Observatory will consider changing to the No. 3 strong wind signal during the day tomorrow (November 13).

The Observatory also stated that Tochi is expected to pass about 200 kilometers south of Hong Kong on Thursday (November 14) morning. The Observatory will assess whether it is necessary to issue a higher tropical cyclone warning signal depending on the intensity of Tochi at that time, the distance between its gale area and the Pearl River Estuary, and local wind changes.

At 8 a.m., Severe Tropical Storm Tochi gathered about 630 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong, that is, near 18.6 degrees north latitude and 118.7 degrees east longitude. It is expected to move west-northwest at a speed of about 15 kilometers per hour across the northern South China Sea.

Severe Tropical Storm Tochi, the latest data at 07:00 on November 12, 2024, Hong Kong time; location: 18.6 degrees north latitude, 118.8 degrees east longitude (about 630 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong); maximum sustained wind speed near the center: 105 kilometers per hour ; Taozhi will cross the northern part of the South China Sea today and tomorrow, moving towards the coast of western Guangdong and the Pearl River Estuary.

[Updated at 22:20 on November 11th]

The Observatory has issued alert signal No. 1 at 10:20 pm.

The Observatory stated that there is a tropical cyclone within about 800 kilometers of Hong Kong and may affect Hong Kong. The public is urged to consider weather changes when planning activities and be aware of possible strong winds in offshore waters.

According to the Observatory, according to the current forecast path, Tochi will still be about 500 kilometers or more away from Hong Kong from tonight to tomorrow morning (November 12). The strong winds associated with it will not affect the Pearl River Estuary area, and the No. 1 alert signal will be at least It will remain in place until 12 noon tomorrow.

As Taozhi approaches the South China coast, under the combined influence of it and the northeast monsoon, the wind in the area will gradually increase. The Observatory will consider changing the strong wind signal No. 3 from later tomorrow to early Wednesday (November 13).

According to current forecasts, Taozhi may be closer to the Pearl River Estuary on Thursday (November 14), but it may weaken at the same time. Whether a higher tropical cyclone warning signal needs to be issued depends on the distance between Tochi and the Pearl River Estuary at that time, its intensity and local wind changes.

The latest data of Typhoon Tochi at 20:00 on November 11, 2024, Hong Kong time; location: 17.9 degrees north latitude, 120.1 degrees east longitude (about 790 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong); maximum sustained wind speed near the center: 120 kilometers per hour; Tochi It will cross the northern part of the South China Sea in the next day or two and move towards the coast of western Guangdong and the Pearl River Estuary.

[November 11th 17:05]

The Observatory said that Tropical Cyclone Tochi has crossed Luzon and is about to enter a range of 800 kilometers from Hong Kong. The Observatory will issue alert signal No. 1 at 10:20 tonight.

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The Observatory stated that Taozhi will move to the coastal area of western Guangdong and the Pearl River Estuary in the next day or two. Under the joint influence of Taozhi and the northeast monsoon, winds in the area are expected to gradually increase and there will be strong winds and showers. The Observatory will consider Strong Wind Signal No. 3 will be issued later tomorrow (November 12) to early Wednesday (November 13).

Tochi may be closer to the Pearl River Estuary on Thursday (November 14), but it may weaken at the same time. Whether a higher tropical cyclone warning signal needs to be issued depends on the distance between Tochi and the Pearl River Estuary, its intensity and local wind strength. change. Members of the public are advised to pay attention to the latest weather forecast from the Hong Kong Observatory.

The latest data of Typhoon Tochi at 14:00 on November 11, 2024, Hong Kong time; location: 16.9 degrees north latitude, 121.1 degrees east longitude (about 940 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong); maximum sustained wind speed near the center: 120 kilometers per hour; Tochi It will cross the northern part of the South China Sea in the next day or two and move towards the coast of western Guangdong and the Pearl River Estuary.

[November 11th 12:00]

The Observatory issued a special weather warning stating that Tropical Cyclone Tochi is moving across Luzon and is expected to enter a range of 800 kilometers from Hong Kong tonight. The Observatory will issue Alert Signal No. 1 between 8 pm and 12 midnight tonight.

The Observatory also pointed out that Taozhi will move to the eastern coast of Guangdong and the Pearl River Estuary in the next one or two days. Under the combined influence of Taozhi and the northeast monsoon, winds in the area are expected to gradually increase and there will be strong winds and showers.The Observatory will consider issuing Strong Wind Signal No. 3 from later tomorrow (November 12) to early Wednesday (November 13).

The Observatory pointed out that Tochi may be closer to the Pearl River Estuary on Thursday (November 14), but it may weaken at the same time. Whether a higher tropical cyclone warning signal needs to be issued depends on the distance between Tochi and the Pearl River Estuary and its intensity. and local wind changes.

The latest data of Typhoon Tochi at 11:00 on November 11, 2024, Hong Kong time; location: 16.6 degrees north latitude, 121.9 degrees east longitude (about 1030 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong); maximum sustained wind speed near the center: 130 kilometers per hour; Tochi It will cross the northern part of the South China Sea in the next day or two and move towards the coast of western Guangdong and the Pearl River Estuary.

[November 11th 10:00]

The Observatory said that at 10 a.m., the typhoonMomochiIt is gathered about 240 kilometers northeast of Manila and is expected to move west-northwest across Luzon at a speed of about 22 kilometers per hour. At the same time, tropical stormginkgoIt is concentrated about 100 kilometers west-northwest of Xisha Islands and is expected to move southwest at a speed of about 15 kilometers per hour, crossing the sea south of Hainan Island and gradually weakening. In addition, a low-pressure area near Yap Island is gradually developing,A tropical cyclone appears to be forming。

[November 11th 08:30]

At 8 a.m. today (11th), Typhoon Tochi gathered about 250 kilometers northeast of Manila and was expected to move west-northwest across Luzon at a speed of about 22 kilometers per hour.

The latest data of Typhoon Tochi at 05:00 on November 11, 2024, Hong Kong time; location: 16.0 degrees north latitude, 122.7 degrees east longitude (about 1140 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong); maximum sustained wind speed near the center: 120 kilometers per hour; Tochi It will cross the Luzon area today and then enter the central and northern part of the South China Sea.

[November 11th 06:30]

The Observatory said that at 5 a.m., Typhoon Tochi was concentrated about 260 kilometers northeast of Manila and was expected to move west-northwest at a speed of about 22 kilometers per hour across Luzon.

The latest data of Typhoon Tochi at 02:00 on November 11, 2024, Hong Kong time; location: 15.9 degrees north latitude, 123.2 degrees east longitude (about 1180 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong); maximum sustained wind speed near the center: 120 kilometers per hour; Tochi It will cross the Luzon area today and then enter the central and northern part of the South China Sea.

[November 11th 01:00]

The Observatory issued a special weather warning at 00:00 today (11th), stating that according to current forecasts, Tropical Cyclone Tochi located in the sea east of Luzon will enter a range of 800 kilometers from Hong Kong later today to early Tuesday (12th). The Observatory will then Send alert signal No. 1.

The Observatory predicts that Taozhi will cross the central and northern South China Sea and move towards the coast of western Guangdong, but its path and intensity are subject to variables. Under the combined influence of the northeast monsoon and Tao Chi, the weather in Hong Kong was unstable on Wednesday and Thursday, with some squally showers, strong winds and sea swells. The Observatory pointed out that Tochi may be closer to the Pearl River Estuary by then, but it may weaken at the same time. Whether a higher tropical cyclone warning signal needs to be issued depends on the distance between Tochi and the Pearl River Estuary, its intensity and local wind changes.

The latest data of Typhoon Tochi at 23:00 on November 10, 2024, Hong Kong time; location: 15.6 degrees north latitude, 123.7 degrees east longitude (about 1,250 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong); maximum sustained wind speed near the center: 120 kilometers per hour; Tochi It will cross the Luzon area today and then enter the central and northern part of the South China Sea.