The tropical depression over the central part of the South China Sea is expected to move westwards across the South China Sea in the general direction of the vicinity of Hainan Island and the central to northern parts of Vietnam today and tomorrow. According to the present forecast, the tropical depression will maintain a distance of around 600 kilometres or farther from Hong Kong. Based on the present assessment, unless the tropical depression intensifies significantly, the chance of issuing Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal is relatively low.
Under the influence of the northeast monsoon, it will be windier over the coast of Guangdong today and tomorrow. Depending on the intensity of the northeast monsoon and the changes in the local wind conditions, the Observatory will issue the Strong Monsoon Signal. Members of the public please pay attention to the latest weather information from the Observatory.
Issued at 00:00 HKT 18/Sep/2024
