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.