The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced on its website early this morning that Typhoon Signal No.3 was issued 2 a.m. and will remain in effect for at least this morning.
According to the observatory, a tropical storm (T.S.) named “Chaba” was 540 kilometres south-southeast of Macau at 3 a.m., which is moving towards the western coast of Guangdong province.
The bureau said that as the winds over the bridges are expected to be strong and gusty, drivers are advised to pay attention to traffic safety. Motorcyclists should travel between Macao peninsula and Taipa on motorcycle lane on Sai Van Bridge.
The bureau said in a statement yesterday that “Chaba” was expected to move northwest slowly towards the area between the western coast of Guangdong province and Hainan province.
However, the weather station forecast a “relatively low to medium” possibility of hoisting Typhoon Signal No.8 tonight to tomorrow morning.
The statement noted that if “Chaba” takes a more northward track towards the city, the possibility of issuing higher signals will increase.
Meanwhile, there is a “relatively high” possibility for the observatory to issue a “blue” Storm Surge Warning this afternoon.
Moreover, the weather station forecasts cloudy weather today with a few thundery showers.
