Typhoon Capricorn: Strong‌ Wind Signal No. 3 Issued

Typhoon Capricorn | The ‍Observatory⁤ indicated that the typhoon signal No. 3 ⁢will be hoisted at‌ 6:40 pm. (Photo by Su Wenjie)

Updated‌ at 22:14

The Observatory said that in the past few hours, Capricornus has steadily⁣ moved westward and continued to strengthen, and its associated outer rainbands⁤ are ​affecting‌ the coastal waters of eastern Guangdong. Strong winds will gradually blow from the ⁤east to the northeast‌ in general areas of Hong Kong, with‌ occasional strong‌ winds blowing⁣ offshore and in the highlands. The strong wind signal No. 3 will be maintained at least until ⁣noon tomorrow.

The Observatory also stated that ‍if Capricorn moves according to the current forecast path⁣ and continues to ⁤intensify, the wind strength in Hong ​Kong is expected to ⁤further increase later tomorrow, and ⁤the Observatory may need ⁢to issue a higher tropical cyclone warning signal from ‍tomorrow afternoon⁢ to evening.

Updated⁣ at 18:46

The Observatory⁢ issued Strong ‌Wind Signal‍ No. 3 at 6:40 p.m.⁢ The average wind speed ‌in Hong Kong‌ is expected‌ to be 41 to ⁤62 ​kilometers per⁢ hour. The Observatory urges members ​of the public‌ to tie⁢ up objects that⁣ are easily blown over by the wind or move them indoors, ​stay away ‍from the ⁤shore and⁣ stop all water ⁣activities.

Disasters Caused by Extreme Weather are Becoming More‍ Common

Depending on the trend, we will assess ⁤whether a higher storm signal needs to be issued. In the past few hours, Capricornus‍ has ⁢steadily moved westward⁢ and continued‍ to strengthen, and ‍its‍ associated outer rainbands are affecting the⁢ coastal waters of​ eastern Guangdong.‍ Strong⁢ winds will gradually blow​ from ⁣the east to the northeast in‌ general areas of Hong ‍Kong, and strong winds will occasionally blow offshore and‍ in⁣ highlands.⁣ The strong wind signal No. ‍3 ⁤will be maintained at least ⁢until‍ 12 noon⁤ tomorrow.

If Capricorn‌ moves along its ‍current forecast ‌path ​and⁤ continues to intensify, the ​winds ⁤in Hong ‍Kong are expected to further increase later tomorrow, and the Observatory may need to issue a higher tropical cyclone warning​ signal from tomorrow afternoon to evening. There will be⁤ large waves and swells in⁤ the ⁣sea. People are advised to stay away from the ⁤shore and stop ⁣all water activities.

Weather Forecast for Hong Kong

A severe heat ⁤warning is now in effect. The ‍weather forecast for Hong Kong ‍today ‌will be mainly cloudy with a few showers. ​It will be sunny and very hot during⁢ part of ​the​ day. The maximum temperature⁣ in the urban area is about 33 degrees, and it will be‍ one or two degrees higher in the New Territories. Later,​ there will be some squally ‍thunderstorms. A ⁢moderate northeasterly wind will blow, ‌and the wind ​will gradually pick up later. ⁣The sea has⁢ swells.

The Observatory ⁣predicts that the weather ⁣will deteriorate tomorrow and⁣ Friday, with winds further intensifying, strong winds and heavy⁢ showers, and large waves and swells in the sea. The weather remains unsettled over⁣ the weekend.

Tropical ​Cyclone Capricorn

The Observatory predicts that​ Tropical Cyclone Capricorn ‍is ⁣expected to cross ‌the northern South China Sea in ‌the next⁣ day or two, gradually⁢ move to the area from western⁣ Guangdong to ‍Hainan⁣ Island and further intensify. Affected by⁣ Capricorn, the weather along the coast⁢ of Guangdong turned bad later this week, with strong winds, strong winds ⁤and⁢ heavy ‌showers, and large‍ waves and swells in the sea.