Observatory keeps eye on low-pressure area, to consider issuing T1 over weekend
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- South China Morning Postseen 19 Aug, 21:52description edited
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The Hong Kong Observatory has said it will consider issuing the No 1 standby typhoon signal over the weekend, as it tracks a low-pressure system that could approach the city and bring stormy weather. The forecaster said on Wednesday that the area of low pressure over the northern part of the South China Sea was moving westward and edging closer to the southern section of the mainland Chinese province of Hainan. “There are relatively large uncertainties in the movement of the area of low...The Hong Kong Observatory has said it will consider issuing the No 1 typhoon signal over the weekend, as it tracks a low-pressure system that could approach the city and bring stormy weather. The forecaster said on Wednesday that the area of low pressure over the northern part of the South China Sea was moving westward and edging closer to the southern section of the mainland Chinese province of Hainan. “There are relatively large uncertainties in the movement of the area of low pressure...
- South China Morning Postseen 22 Aug, 10:35description edited
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Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will assess next week whether to issue a typhoon warning as Tropical Storm Narra is expected to edge closer to the western Guangdong coast. The Hong Kong Observatory said on Saturday morning that the storm was expected to linger over the vicinity of Beibu Wan, also known as the Gulf of Tonkin, before having a higher chance to turn east to northeast gradually early next week. “The Observatory will closely monitor its movement and the change in local wind...Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will assess next week whether to issue a typhoon warning as Tropical Storm Narra is expected to edge closer to the western coast of Guangdong province in mainland China. The Observatory said on Saturday morning the storm was expected to linger over the vicinity of Beibu Wan, also known as the Gulf of Tonkin, before possibly turning east to northeast gradually early next week. “The Observatory will closely monitor its movement and the change in local wind...
- South China Morning Postseen 23 Aug, 13:00description edited
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The Hong Kong Observatory may issue a typhoon signal on Tuesday or Wednesday as a tropical storm edges closer to the region. “Tropical Cyclone Narra is expected to linger over the vicinity of Beibu Wan today and tomorrow, and then turn northeastwards gradually later on Monday to Tuesday, edging closer to the vicinity of Leizhou Peninsula,” the forecaster said on Sunday. Leizhou Peninsula sits at the far southwestern tip of Guangdong province, located at 400km (248.5 miles) west-southwest of...The Hong Kong Observatory may issue a typhoon signal on Tuesday or Wednesday as a tropical storm edges closer to the region. “Tropical Cyclone Narra is expected to linger over the vicinity of Beibu Wan today and tomorrow, and then turn northeastwards gradually later on Monday to Tuesday, edging closer to the vicinity of Leizhou Peninsula,” the forecaster said on Sunday. Leizhou Peninsula sits at the far southwestern tip of Guangdong province, some 400km (248.5 miles) west-southwest of Hong...
- South China Morning Postseen 27 Aug, 04:35headline rewritten
Hong Kong issues red rainstorm warning as morning and whole-day classes suspendedHong Kong cancels rainstorm warning, afternoon schools to proceed as usual - South China Morning Postseen 27 Aug, 08:57headline rewritten
Hong Kong cancels rainstorm warning, afternoon schools to proceed as usualHong Kong cancels rainstorm warnings, afternoon school sessions go ahead - South China Morning Postseen 2 Sept, 10:11headline rewritten
Higher typhoon signal possible, depending on Saudel’s course after rare resurgenceHigher typhoon warning possible based on Saudel’s course after rare resurgence - South China Morning Postseen 2 Sept, 14:24description edited
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Hong Kong’s weather forecaster could issue a higher typhoon signal closer to the weekend after Tropical Cyclone Saudel experienced a rare resurgence, with the potential to change course over the South China Sea and edge towards the Pearl River Delta. The Observatory said the No 1 typhoon signal would remain in force on Wednesday, as Saudel moved across the northeastern South China Sea. “Under the combined effect of Saudel and the northeast monsoon, local winds are occasionally strong offshore...Hong Kong’s weather forecaster could issue a higher typhoon signal closer to the weekend after Tropical Cyclone Saudel experienced a rare resurgence, with the potential to change course over the South China Sea and edge towards the Pearl River Delta. The Observatory said the No 1 typhoon signal would remain in force for the rest of Wednesday and into Thursday morning, as Saudel was expected to linger over the northeastern South China Sea and remain about 300km (167 miles) or more from Hong...
- South China Morning Postseen 2 Sept, 18:54description edited
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Hong Kong’s weather forecaster could issue a higher typhoon signal closer to the weekend after Tropical Cyclone Saudel experienced a rare resurgence, with the potential to change course over the South China Sea and edge towards the Pearl River Delta. The Observatory said the No 1 typhoon signal would remain in force for the rest of Wednesday and into Thursday morning, as Saudel was expected to linger over the northeastern South China Sea and remain about 300km (167 miles) or more from Hong...Hong Kong’s weather forecaster could issue a higher typhoon signal closer to the weekend after Tropical Cyclone Saudel experienced a rare resurgence, with the potential to change course over the South China Sea and edge towards the Pearl River Delta. The Observatory said the No 1 typhoon signal would remain in force for the rest of Wednesday and into Thursday morning, as Saudel was expected to linger over the northeastern South China Sea and remain about 300km (167 miles) or more from the...
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Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post11:29edited after publishing
The Hong Kong Observatory has said it will consider issuing the No 1 typhoon signal over the weekend, as it tracks a low-pressure system that could approach the city and bring stormy weather. The forecaster said on Wednesday that the area of low pressure over the northern part of the South China Sea was moving westward and edging closer to the southern section of the mainland Chinese province of Hainan. “There are relatively large uncertainties in the movement of the area of low pressure...
Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post03:58first to reportedited after publishing
Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will assess next week whether to issue a typhoon warning as Tropical Storm Narra is expected to edge closer to the western coast of Guangdong province in mainland China. The Observatory said on Saturday morning the storm was expected to linger over the vicinity of Beibu Wan, also known as the Gulf of Tonkin, before possibly turning east to northeast gradually early next week. “The Observatory will closely monitor its movement and the change in local wind...
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post05:09edited after publishing
The Hong Kong Observatory may issue a typhoon signal on Tuesday or Wednesday as a tropical storm edges closer to the region. “Tropical Cyclone Narra is expected to linger over the vicinity of Beibu Wan today and tomorrow, and then turn northeastwards gradually later on Monday to Tuesday, edging closer to the vicinity of Leizhou Peninsula,” the forecaster said on Sunday. Leizhou Peninsula sits at the far southwestern tip of Guangdong province, some 400km (248.5 miles) west-southwest of Hong...
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post06:25
The likelihood that Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will issue a typhoon signal in the next two days is “relatively low”, although multiple tropical cyclones are set to bring unsettled weather to the city later this week. The Observatory said at noon on Monday that Tropical Storm Narra was expected to skirt the coast of the Leizhou Peninsula in western Guangdong province in the coming days while “maintaining some distance from Hong Kong”. “Unless Narra further edges closer to the vicinity of...
Thu, 27 August 2026
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Hong Kong cancels rainstorm warning, afternoon schools to proceed as usualHong Kong’s weather forecaster cancelled its rainstorm warnings on Thursday, following spells of heavy rain that led to the suspension of morning and whole-day schools, with afternoon classes allowed to proceed. The Observatory issued the red signal – the middle level in a three-tier system – at 5.05am, and soon after also sent out a special landslip advisory for Po Toi Island due to heavy rain. The forecaster downgraded the red alert to amber at 9.20am and then cancelled that one at...
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post04:16edited after publishing ×3
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Higher typhoon signal possible, depending on Saudel’s course after rare resurgenceHong Kong’s weather forecaster could issue a higher typhoon signal closer to the weekend after Tropical Cyclone Saudel experienced a rare resurgence, with the potential to change course over the South China Sea and edge towards the Pearl River Delta. The Observatory said the No 1 typhoon signal would remain in force for the rest of Wednesday and into Thursday morning, as Saudel was expected to linger over the northeastern South China Sea and remain about 300km (167 miles) or more from the...