Hong Kong to assess cyclone warning as Tropical Storm Narra nears Guangdong coast
Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will assess next week whether to issue a tropical cyclone warning as Tropical Storm Narra is expected to edge closer to the western Guangdong coast. The Hong Kong Observatory said on Saturday morning that the storm was expected to linger over the vicinity of Beibu Wan, also known as the Gulf of Tonkin, before having a higher chance to turn east to northeast…
Hong Kong’s weather agency is set to evaluate the possibility of issuing a tropical cyclone warning on Monday as Tropical Storm Narra approaches the Guangdong coast. Currently, the storm is located approximately 650km west of Hong Kong, with winds reaching up to 65km/h near its center. Over the next few days, Narra is expected to strengthen, with wind speeds potentially reaching 85km/h by Sunday and Monday.
The Hong Kong Observatory has stated that it will closely monitor the storm’s movement and wind conditions, and will issue a warning if necessary. Narra is projected to weaken into a tropical depression by Wednesday, with wind speeds dropping to 55km/h. The city may also receive heavy showers and squally thunderstorms this week, with cloudy and rainy conditions persisting through Friday.
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