Tropical Storm Yinxing is gradually moving towards the Luzon Strait and may enter the South China Sea later this week, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) forecast on its website yesterday, adding that the mercury is predicted to drop to around 19 degrees Celsius by the end of the week.
The observatory forecast that “Yinxing” will strengthen over the next few days as it approaches the Luzon Strait, but its forward speed is expected to decrease, with the possibility that the storm will cross the central and northern parts of the South China Sea in a west to southwest direction, potentially reaching typhoon strength.
Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon has taken control of the weather systems in the South China Sea and the northwestern Pacific, the local observatory said. Given that “Yinxing” has a relatively small circulation, it is forecast that once it enters the South China Sea, it will be affected by the dry and cool northeast monsoon, leading to a gradual weakening of the storm, the bureau said.
As a result, the likelihood of “Yinxing” directly impacting Macau is considered low, according to Macau’s meteorologists. However, should “Yinxing” change its course and approach the Pearl River Estuary within 300 kilometres, or if its weakening slows down, the chances of a direct effect on Macau could increase, the observatory predicted.
In the coming days, Macau can expect cool weather during the mornings and evenings, with mostly clear and dry conditions. The public is urged to stay updated with the latest weather forecast and to carry a jacket when heading out to avoid getting chilly.
This infographic provided by the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) yesterday at 8 p.m. shows the expected track of Tropical Storm Yinxing.
