The Hong Kong Observatory may issue a Typhoon No. 1 signal on Tuesday afternoon as Tropical Cyclone Yagi is expected to approach within 800 kilometers of the city.
The observatory said Monday it would consider turning on a backup signal between Tuesday and Tuesday evening as forecasts show Yagi approaching the coast of southern China and continuing to strengthen.
The tropical cyclone had a high probability of moving toward western Guangdong Province and Hainan Island, a government forecaster said. Higher warning signals may be issued depending on Yagi's intensity, the size of the circulation and its distance from Hong Kong.
Yagi was located about 1,150 kilometers (700 miles) southeast of Hong Kong at 11 a.m. Monday. The tropical storm is expected to pass near northern Luzon in the Philippines on Monday and Tuesday before entering the northern South China Sea, the observatory said.
The observatory predicts that under the influence of Yaga, the weather will worsen towards the end of this week, and the winds will strengthen.
“There will be heavy squalls. The sea will be rough due to waves. Citizens should pay attention to the latest weather forecast,” the statement said.
Typhoon Signal 1
Signal No. 1 is the Standby signal. It is issued when a tropical cyclone is within a radius of about 800 kilometers from Hong Kong and may affect the area.
- All schools and public services remain open.
- All public transport continues to operate.
- The Government advises taking tropical cyclones into account when planning activities and to be wary of possible strong winds over coastal waters.
Climate crisis
Tropical cyclones, powered by warm ocean water, are becoming stronger and more destructive as the seas warm. 90 percent Excess heat in the atmosphere is leaking into the oceans due to rising greenhouse gas levels, according to NASA prevent this from escaping into space.
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