Hong Kong Observatory is monitoring an area of low pressure near Luzon, about 800 km away from the territory. The system is expected to develop into a tropical cyclone tonight (5 September) or tomorrow morning (6 September), when the Observatory may issue Standby Signal No.1.
According to the present forecast, the tropical cyclone is expected to intensify progressively and move in the general direction of the coast of Guangdong in the next couple of days, but there are uncertainties in its intensity and speed of movement.
Under its influence, winds are expected to strengthen gradually in Hong Kong on Sunday (7 September), and the weather become more unsettled. Windy conditions with heavy squally showers and thunderstorms are forecast for Monday (8 September), and seas will be rough with swells.
Due to storm surge, there may be flooding in low-lying coastal areas on Monday morning.
Depending on the intensity of the tropical cyclone, the distance of its strong winds from the territory and the changes in local winds, the Observatory will assess the need to issue higher Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals on Sunday.
