Hong Kong is set for a stormy weekend with Tropical Cyclone Noul expected to make landfall between southern China’s Huizhou and Jieyang early on Sunday.
The observatory raised the T1 alert at 8:40 p.m. Friday, with the cyclone moving west-northwest along the Luzon Strait.
“Tropical Cyclone Noul will come within 800 kilometers of Hong Kong around this evening… The weather will continue to be very hot over Hong Kong during the day tomorrow (July 25). However, there will be swells,” the Observatory said on Friday.
The weather service said there was “still uncertainty (about) its distance from Hong Kong”, but predicted heavy rain and thunderstorms on Sunday for the city.
Typhoon signal 1
Signal No. 1 is the “Ready” signal. It is issued when a tropical cyclone centers within about 800 kilometers of Hong Kong and may affect the territory.
- All schools and government services remain open.
- All public transport remains in service.
- Government advice is to take the tropical cyclone into account when planning activities and be wary of possible strong winds over offshore waters.
Observatory signals are currently in effect
Climate crisis
Tropical cyclones – which get their energy from warm ocean water – are strengthening and becoming more destructive due to warming seas. on 90 percent of excess heat in the atmosphere is ending up in the oceans, according to NASA, as greenhouse gases increase prevent it from escaping into space.
