Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on "Nangka"
Update Time: 2020-10-12 20:00
| Signals |
Forecast Period |
Probability |
| Typhoon Signal No.3 |
In effect |
| Typhoon Signal No.8 |
Early morning to morning on October 13th |
Medium |
| "blue" Storm Surge Warning |
In effect |
The tropical storm "Nangka" (2016) located at the northern part of the South China Sea, is moving west-northwest towards the Hainan Island. “Nangka”will maintain a distance of about 400 kilometers away from Macao. However, under the accompanied effect of “Nangka” and Northeast monsoon, the winds in Macao are expected to strengthen significantly and sustain for a period of time. The weather between tonight (12th October) and 14th October will be unstable, with frequent heavy showers and thunderstorms. The prevailing easterlies are expected to reach wind scale level 5 to 7, occasionally 8 with gusts. Meanwhile, under the combined influence of the Storm Surge and heavy showers, there will be flooding in the Inner Harbor area tomorrow morning (13th October), between 4 am and 9 am, and the highest flooding level of around 0.4 meters is expected. The public is advised to take preventive measures against the wind, flooding and rainstorm ahead of time, 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.
