The northeast monsoon is easing in Guangdong, which will result in Hong Kong experiencing warmer temperatures and clearer skies in the next couple of days. However, an area of low pressure is bringing unsettled weather to the sea east of the Philippines. The Observatory is monitoring its development as it might enter the South China Sea later in the week, but its path and intensity are uncertain.
The Observatory predicts that Hong Kong will experience 4 to 7 tropical cyclones within 500 kilometers of its location this year, with the wind season potentially starting in June or following. However, the unstable weather related to the low-pressure area in the sea east of the Philippines is expected to gradually develop in the next few days.
The low-pressure system may cross the Philippines and enter the central to northern South China Sea later in the week, but its potential to develop into a tropical cyclone is low. Furthermore, the low pressure system is expected to weaken due to the influence of terrain, and some computer models suggest it might turn in the waters east of the Philippines and move towards the waters south of the Ryukyu Islands.
While the low-pressure area poses little threat to Hong Kong at the moment, the weather in southern China will still affect the city in the short term. The Observatory predicts that temperatures will increase in the next two days, with Wednesday being warm and sunny with a maximum temperature of 27 degrees Celsius. Thursday is expected to be cloudy with a chance of showers later in the week.
In April, Hong Kong has issued tropical cyclone warnings No. 1 or above. Notably, in 1967, Typhoon Violet (Super Typhoon) led to the issuance of the No. 1 typhoon signal for regarding 21 hours. In 1978, Typhoon Olive (severe typhoon) led to the issuance of the No. 1 typhoon signal for 41 hours and 30 minutes. Similarly, in 1999, Typhoon Leo, and in 2008, Typhoon Raccoon also led to the issuance of No. 1 and No. 3 typhoon signals.
This article was originally published on AM730.
The northeast monsoon affecting the coast of Guangdong is gradually easing. The temperature in Hong Kong will pick up and the sky will be clearer in the next day or two. But an area of low pressure is bringing unsettled weather to the sea east of the Philippines. The Observatory pointed out that the low-pressure area may enter the South China Sea later this week, but its intensity and path are variable, and its development will be closely monitored.
The Observatory predicts that 4 to 7 tropical cyclones will come within 500 kilometers of Hong Kong this year, and the wind season may start in or following June. However, the Observatory pointed out that the satellite cloud image on Sunday (9th) showed that unstable weather related to a low-pressure area is affecting the sea east of the Philippines, and it is expected that the low-pressure area will gradually develop in the next two to three days (10-12), It also approached the Philippines along the southwest flank of the aloft anticyclone.
According to the Observatory, some computer models show that the low-pressure area will cross the Philippines and enter the central to northern South China Sea later this week. However, the “tropical cyclone latent heat” in this area is relatively low, and the vertical wind shear is also strong. Due to the influence of terrain, the low pressure system is expected to weaken by then. Some other computer models predict that affected by the high-altitude westerly trough, the low-pressure system will turn in the waters east of the Philippines and move to the waters south of the Ryukyu Islands.
Acting Senior Scientific Director Lin Xuexian pointed out yesterday that since the current low-pressure area is more than 1,000 kilometers away from both the Philippines and Hong Kong, it poses little threat to Hong Kong for the time being. The Observatory predicts that the weather in Hong Kong will still be affected by the weather system in southern China in the short term, and the temperature in this area will pick up in the next day or two. Wednesday (12th) will be warm during the day, with a maximum temperature of 27 degrees Celsius and some sunshine. Thursday will be cloudy with a shower or two later in the week.
According to the information of the Observatory, Hong Kong had issued a tropical cyclone warning No. 1 or above in April, such as Typhoon Violet (Super Typhoon) in 1967 (April 9), and the No. 1 typhoon signal was issued for regarding 21 hours. In 1978, typhoon (severe typhoon) Olive was approaching and the No. 1 typhoon signal was issued for 41 hours and 30 minutes. In 1999, Typhoon Leo, the Observatory had to issue No. 1 and No. 3 typhoon signals; in 2008, Typhoon Raccoon also issued No. 1 and No. 3 typhoon signal.
Originally published on AM730 https://www.am730.com.hk/Local/Low pressure area to form in the Philippines in the next few days-Observatory-May enter the South China Sea following this week/370599?utm_source=yahoorss&utm_medium=referral
In summary, the Northeast monsoon affecting the coast of Guangdong is expected to ease, bringing regarding warmer temperatures and clearer skies in Hong Kong in the next few days. However, an area of low pressure is bringing unsettled weather to the sea east of the Philippines, which might possibly enter the South China Sea later in the week. While the Observatory predicts that Hong Kong may face 4 to 7 tropical cyclones this year, the current low-pressure area poses little threat for the time being. Acting Senior Scientific Director Lin Xuexian assures that the Observatory will continue to closely monitor its intensity and path. Stay tuned for more updates and be prepared for any weather changes.
