The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) said in a statement yesterday there’s a “relatively high” probability of hoisting Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 3 today.
The observatory issued Standby Signal No.1 at 2 p.m. yesterday, which will remain in effect early this morning, according to the statement.
The weather station said that the probability of issuing a Blue Storm Surge warning today and Signal No. 8 tomorrow was, however, “relatively low”.
According to the bureau, at 11 p.m. yesterday “Nesat” was located about 560 km east-southeast of Macau, moving towards the coast of Vietnam.
Last night’s statement said that Nesat was forecast to be moving westward today and tomorrow, which would then gradually turn southwest, probably crossing the northern part of the South China Sea with a distance of about 450 km south of Macau.
The statement said that under the joint impact of Nesat and a northeastern monsoon, the weather will be relatively fine and dry today, while winds over the bridges will occasionally reach Force 6 this morning, adding that the monsoon was expected to further intensify and move southwards.
As Nesat was moving closer to Macau, the winds will further intensify starting today, and the probability of issuing Signal No.3 today will be relatively high, the bureau said. The cloud cover will increase from tomorrow to Wednesday, with a few showery patches, according to the statement.
The bureau said that the temperature will gradually fall, predicting that on Wednesday the mercury will reach a low of 17 degrees Celsius.
Under strong wind and swells, the statement said, slight flooding may occur in the southern Inner Harbour area.
The bureau urged the public to pay close attention to the latest weather news.
Meanwhile, the observatory said it expected the local air quality level to be bad today, so people with heart or respiratory illnesses, pregnant women, children and senior citizens should reduce strenuous outdoor activities to a minimum.
