Tropical Cyclones in 2019 > Table 4.7
Table 4.7 A summary of meteorological observations recorded in Hong Kong during the passages of tropical cyclones in 2019
Name of tropical cyclone |
Nearest approach to Hong Kong |
Minimum M.S.L. pressure (hPa) at the Hong Kong Observatory |
Maximum storm surge (metres) |
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Mon |
Date |
Hour* |
Direction |
Distance (km) |
Movement direction |
Speed (km/h) |
Estimated minimum central pressure (hPa) |
Mon |
Date |
Hour* |
Inst. |
Hour* |
Hourly |
Quarry Bay |
Shek Pik |
Tai Miu Wan |
Tai Po Kau |
Tsim Bei Tsui |
Waglan Island |
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Tropical Depression Mun | 7 | 2 | 16:00 | SSW | 440 | W | 24 | 994 | 7 | 2 | 16:39 - 17:09# | 1000.3 | 16:00 - 18:00 | 1000.5 | 0.22 | 0.30 | 0.28 | 0.35 | 0.38 | - |
Tropical Storm Wipha | 7 | 31 | 17:00 | SSW | 310 | WNW | 26 | 985 | 8 | 1 | 04:49 - 04:54 | 998.1 | 05:00 | 998.2 | 0.53 | 0.64 | 0.59 | 0.63 | 0.60 | - |
Severe Tropical Storm Bailu | 8 | 25 | 20:00 | N | 280 | W | 24 | 998 | 8 | 25 | 03:07 - 04:11# | 999.0 | 03:00 - 04:00 | 999.2 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.22 | - |
Tropical Storm Podul | 8 | 29 | 02:00 | S | 560 | W | 28 | 988 | 8 | 28 | 17:28 - 17:44# | 1003.7 | 18:00 | 1004.0 | 0.10 | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.24 | 0.14 | - |
Tropical Depression Kajiki | 9 | 1 | 21:00 | S | 330 | W | 24 | 996 | 9 | 1 | 15:23 - 17:01# | 1004.5 | 17:00 | 1004.6 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.39 | 0.38 | 0.38 | - |
Name of tropical cyclone |
Month |
Maximum 60-min mean wind in points and km/h |
Maximum 10-min mean wind in points and km/h |
Maximum gust peak speed in km/h with direction in points |
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King's Park |
HK Int'l Airport |
Waglan Island |
King's Park |
HK Int'l Airport |
Waglan Island |
King's Park |
HK Int'l Airport |
Waglan Island |
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Tropical Depression Mun | 7 | E 16 |
E 31 |
E 47 |
E 23 |
E 34 |
S 62 |
E 41 |
ESE 43 |
S 72 |
Tropical Storm Wipha | 7 - 8 | E 34 |
E, ESE 47 |
E 76 |
E 41 |
ESE 59 |
E 94 |
E 75 |
ESE 79 |
E 117 |
Severe Tropical Storm Bailu | 8 | N 20 |
WSW 36 |
W 49 |
N 31 |
NE 54 |
WSW 56 |
NNW 79 |
NE 75 |
WNW 72 |
Tropical Storm Podul | 8 | E 23 |
E 34 |
ENE 51 |
ENE 25 |
E, ESE 38 |
ENE 56 |
E 56 |
E 47 |
ENE 67 |
Tropical Depression Kajiki | 9 | E 23 |
E 36 |
ENE 56 |
ENE, E 30 |
ENE 40 |
E, ENE 68 |
E 54 |
E 58 |
E 96 |
* Hong Kong Time (UTC + 8 hours)
# First and last time recorded
- Data not available