The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) forecast on its website yesterday that the temperature will plummet after New Year’s Day.
According to the weather station, with a northeast monsoon easing, the temperature has gradually risen in recent days. Abundant sunshine during the daytime has contributed overall to a generally warmer feeling, the observatory said.
The weather station also said that a broad band of cloud was expected to affect the coastal areas of South China tomorrow, New Year’s Eve. In Macau, cloud cover is anticipated to increase on both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, with cool temperatures in the mornings and evenings, according to the statement.
According to the observatory, a winter monsoon is expected to affect Macau late this week. The temperature will drop again, the local meteorologists forecast, accompanied by stronger northerly winds.
By the weekend, the observatory said, the temperature is forecast to fall below 12 degrees Celsius, resulting in cold weather.
The weather station urged the public to monitor weather changes and dress appropriately to stay warm.
Individuals in need of temporary refuge from cold weather conditions may use the city’s cold shelter provided by the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) and operated by Macau Caritas. The shelter will open when the temperature drops to 14 degrees Celsius or below.
The cold shelter, which operates between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m., is located at 34 Rua Leste da Ilha Verde, Edificio do Bairro da Ilda Verde (青洲東街34號青洲坊大廈E1的避寒中心).
For more information, one can visit the websites of the local observatory and the Social Welfare Bureau.
This image provided by the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) yesterday shows the expected temperature between tomorrow, New Year’s Eve, and Saturday.
