Observatory to assess need for higher storm signal
The Hong Kong Observatory said on Wednesday that it will assess the need of issuing a higher storm signal later this week as Saudel is expected to come closer to the SAR. According to the present forecast, Saudel will linger over the northeastern part of the South China Sea on Wednesday night. "It will then have a higher chance of turning westwards, skirting the coast of eastern Guangdong, and…
The Hong Kong Observatory has announced that it will evaluate the necessity of raising the storm signal later this week as the Saudel tropical storm approaches the region. Currently, forecasts predict Saudel lingering over the northeastern part of the South China Sea on Wednesday night, with a higher probability of turning westwards and approaching the Pearl River Estuary by Friday to Saturday (4 to 5 September).
However, there are significant uncertainties regarding the storm's intensity during this period. The Observatory has noted that local winds can be strong offshore and on high ground due to Saudel's interaction with the northeast monsoon. In response to these conditions, the Standby Signal No. 1 is expected to remain in effect for the remainder of Wednesday.
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