Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on "Higos"
Update Time: 2020-08-19 07:50
| Signals |
Forecast Period |
Probability |
| Typhoon Signal No.8 |
In effect |
| "red" Storm Surge Warning |
In effect |
Typhoon Higos has made landfall at the coast of Zhuhai at 6am and is gradually moving away from Macao, and the wind is gradually weakening. Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 SE has been issued at 7:30am, but there will still be winds reaching level 8 and frequent heavy showers with thunderstorms. The public are advised to pay special attention to safety.
At the same time, Red Storm Surge Warning is in effect. Severe flooding has occurred in low-lying areas. Flooding level of over 0.8 meter has been recorded in Inner Harbour area. It is forecasted that there will be flooding in low-lying areas between now and 11am. The public are advised to stay in safe location and high ground, and pay close attention to the latest weather news of SMG.
Remarks: The probabilities of issuing severe weather warning signals for the next one or two days are provided in the table. Public can learn the possibility of being affected by the tropical cyclone over the specific period of time in Macao so that necessary precautions can be well prepared earlier. Please keep notice of our latest information.
