Standby Signal, No.1 was updated at 4:45 a.m. on 3 September
Here is the latest Tropical Cyclone Warning Bulletin issued by the Hong Kong Observatory.
The Standby Signal, No. 1 is in force.
This means that a tropical cyclone now centred within about 800 kilometres of Hong Kong may affect us.
At 5 a.m., Tropical Storm Saudel was estimated to be about 410 kilometres east-northeast of Hong Kong (near 23.5 degrees north 117.9 degrees east) and is forecast to be slow-moving, lingering over the northeastern part of the South China Sea. Saudel will linger over the northeastern part of the South China Sea this morning, gradually turning westwards. It will then skirt the coast of eastern Guangdong. Under the combined effect of Saudel and the northeast monsoon, local winds are occasionally strong offshore and on high ground. The Standby Signal, No. 1 will remain in force this morning.
Saudel is expected to edge closer to the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary again tomorrow (4 September). There are rather large uncertainties in its intensity by then. The Observatory will closely monitor the movement of Saudel and assess the need of issuing the Strong Wind Signal, No. 3 when it edges closer to the Pearl River Estuary. Members of the public should continue to pay attention to the latest weather information issued by the Observatory.
1. Precautions should be taken. Drains should be cleared of obstructions, and windows and doors should be checked.
2. People in areas of exposed to high winds or in low-lying areas should take precautions against strong winds and flooding.
3. There will be swells. You are advised to stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports.
4. Fishing vessels and low power vessels in open sea should seek shelter as soon as possible and be secured properly with moorings.
5. People planning to visit Guangdong, Macau, outlying islands or remote parts of Hong Kong should note that changes in weather may affect your trips.
6. Listen to radio, watch TV or browse the Hong Kong Observatory's website and mobile app for the latest information on the tropical cyclone.
