Strong Wind Signal No. 3 is now in force.
The Observatory said it would consider issuing the No. 8 Gale or Storm Signal between 12 noon and 2 pm.
At 5:00 a.m., Severe Tropical Storm Nig gathered about 260 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong, that is, around 20.4 degrees north latitude and 115.6 degrees east longitude, and is expected to move northwest or north-northwestward at a speed of about 10 kilometers per hour, close to the area west of the Pearl River Estuary.
[05:25] The Education Bureau announced that all schools will be closed today as the Hong Kong Observatory will consider issuing the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 between 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm.
The Social Welfare Department said that since the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 has been issued, the Social Welfare Department advises the public not to send their children or family members to child care centres, centres providing after-school care services, elderly service centres or including sheltered workshops, integrated vocational rehabilitation service centres , Day Rehabilitation Service Units including the Integrated Vocational Training Center and the Development Center, but the centers will continue to be open to those in need during their normal office hours.
Citizens who need to send their children or family members to the center or service unit can contact the center or service unit first.
[04:50] Under the combined influence of Niger and the northeast monsoon, strong winds are generally blowing in Hong Kong, with occasional strong winds blowing in the highlands.
Strong wind signal No. 3 will be maintained until noon.
Although Niger will gradually weaken, the speed of its weakening is still variable.
According to the latest forecast path, Niger will be very close to the Pearl River Estuary later today, passing by within about 150 kilometers south of Hong Kong. At that time, Hong Kong will gradually change from northerly winds to easterly winds, and the originally sheltered areas may become effective. The wind will further strengthen in Hong Kong. The Observatory will consider issuing the No. 8 Gale or Storm Signal between 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm.
[03:00] At 3:00 a.m., Severe Tropical Storm Nig gathered about 260 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong, that is, around 20.4 degrees north latitude and 115.7 degrees east longitude, and is expected to move northwest or north by northwest, with a speed of about 10 kilometers per hour, close to the western coast of Guangdong.
At 00:00 on November 2, Severe Tropical Storm Neg gathered about 290 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong.
(Photo from the Observatory)
November 2 Storm News
[00:55] Due to the typhoon, Modern Terminals will suspend all heavy container delivery services from November 2, 2022.
[00:53] The Observatory pointed out that Severe Tropical Storm Nigga is about 270 kilometers southeast of Hong Kong, and is expected to move to the northwest or north-northwest at a speed of about 10 kilometers per hour, close to the western coast of Guangdong.
The Macau Meteorological Bureau said that the No. 3 typhoon is expected to remain in the early morning and the wind will increase in Macau.
At 00:00, Severe Tropical Storm Nig gathered about 330 kilometers southeast of Macau.
According to the latest forecast, Nigel will pass within about 100 kilometers of Macau from the afternoon of the 2nd to the beginning of the 3rd. Due to the uncertainty of the movement path and weakening degree of Niger, the No. 8 wind was changed during the day on the 2nd. The chance of the ball is medium to high.
Affected by the combined influence of "Nigg" and the northeast monsoon, the wind in Macau is expected to gradually intensify to level 6 to 7, with occasional level 8 and gusty winds.
Due to the recent astronomical tide and the fact that Niger is closer to Macau than expected, there will be about 0.2 meters of water in the southern part of the Inner Harbor in the early morning of the 2nd, and about 0.5 meters of water will appear in the Inner Harbor area from the evening of the 2nd to the early morning of the 3rd. to remind the public to pay attention to the latest weather information and to take precautions against wind and flood as soon as possible.
November 1st Storm News
Nigel typhoon | Observatory 1 wind measuring station has recorded the No. 8 typhoon wind force tracking 8 designated wind measuring stations wind speed Nigel typhoon | Citizens rushed to buy bread and vegetables in supermarkets before the 8th typhoon signal The shelves were almost emptied
▼On November 1st under the typhoon No. 3, there was rain in the strong wind▼
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[22:40] The Observatory predicted at 4 pm today (1st) that due to the strong tropical storm "Nigg" taking a path closer to Hong Kong, tomorrow (2nd, Wednesday) will pass within about 150 kilometers southwest of Hong Kong , so it is considered that Typhoon Signal No. 8 will be issued during the daytime tomorrow.
Why did the Observatory give an early warning this time to consider "hanging the wave"?
According to the data from the Observatory, at 8 o'clock tonight, the gale circle of Niger is about 222 kilometers (120 nautical miles), which means that the gale circle is likely to cover the entire territory of Hong Kong when it is closest to Hong Kong.
Po Toi Island and Sok Kwu Islands at the southern tip of Hong Kong are likely to be the first to fall, and will be the first to be hit by strong winds at about 4 a.m. tomorrow.
November 1st at 8pm.
Severe Tropical Storm Nigga concentrated about 330 km south-southeast of Hong Kong.
(Photo from the Observatory)
Typhoon Negga
[21:23] Severe tropical storm Nig is gradually approaching the coast of South China. The Observatory announced today (1st) afternoon that it will consider issuing the No. 8 typhoon tomorrow (2nd).
Some members of the public made preparations for the storm tonight. Some of the shelves of the three large supermarkets in Tsuen Wan and Tung Chung became "good shelves", and the bread shelves and vegetable shelves were almost emptied.
Some citizens rushed to the supermarket after get off work to go shopping. They said that they were preparing for tomorrow's typhoon, so they bought more vegetables and ready-to-eat roasted rice as their three meals tomorrow.
Some citizens bought some bread and vegetable storage grains, and said with a smile, "Everyone is so quick, and the vegetables are so quick to help people buy them."
[20:56] The Observatory said that since the severe tropical storm "Nigg" adopts a path closer to Hong Kong, it will consider issuing the No. 8 Gale or Storm Signal during the day on Wednesday (2nd).
Since 2007, the Observatory will refer to the wind data recorded by eight anemometer stations when issuing Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8. For example, four of the eight anemometer stations recorded sustained winds ranging from 63 to 117 per hour. km, it is very likely that the No. 8 typhoon will be issued.
Niger hit Hong Kong. As of 5 pm on Tuesday (1st), only one of the eight wind measuring stations in Cheung Chau recorded strong winds.
However, as of the announcement at 8:40 p.m., the Cheung Chau Meteorological Station had recorded the highest sustained wind speed of gale force (8 to 9) with a wind speed of 63 kilometers per hour.
As for Tate's Cairn and Waglan Island, which are not reference anemometer stations, the maximum sustained wind speeds are 86 kilometers per hour and 65 kilometers per hour respectively, both of which are gale force winds.
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[16:48] The observatory said that although the Niger is gradually weakening, there are still variables in its weakening speed.
According to the latest forecast, Nigge will take a path closer to Hong Kong and pass within about 150 kilometers southwest of Hong Kong tomorrow (2nd).
It is expected that the winds in Hong Kong will gradually strengthen tomorrow, and the No. 3 strong wind signal will be maintained before 6 am tomorrow.
The Observatory will consider issuing the No. 8 Gale or Storm Signal tomorrow, but the actual time will depend on local wind changes.
Members of the public should remain vigilant and pay attention to the latest weather information before going out tomorrow morning.
[13:45] Strong wind signal No. 3 is now in effect.
The Hong Kong Observatory expects an average wind speed of 41 to 62 kilometers per hour in Hong Kong.
At 2:00 p.m., Severe Tropical Storm Nig gathered about 380 kilometers south-southeast of Hong Kong, that is, around 19.3 degrees north latitude and 115.9 degrees east longitude, and is expected to move to the northwest or north-northwest at a speed of about 10 kilometers per hour, close to the western coast of Guangdong .
[11:45] Under the combined influence of Niger and the northeast monsoon, strong winds are expected to prevail in Hong Kong today, with occasional strong winds on the highlands, and the No. 3 strong wind signal will remain today.
In addition, the outer rainbands of Niger are affecting the northern part of the South China Sea and the coast of Guangdong.
There are large waves and swells on the sea surface, the public should stay away from the shore and stop all water activities.
In the past hour, the highest sustained wind speeds recorded at Tate's Cairn, Waglan Island and Ngong Ping were 68, 55 and 53 km/h respectively, and the highest gusts were 85, 60 and 77 km/h respectively.
At 6:00 this morning, Severe Tropical Storm Nigga gathered about 450 kilometers south-southeast of Hong Kong.
[08:45] The Observatory pointed out that due to the combined influence of the Niger and the northeast monsoon, strong winds are expected to prevail in Hong Kong today, with occasional strong winds on the highlands, and the No. 3 strong wind signal will remain today.
In addition, the outer rainbands of Niger are affecting the northern part of the South China Sea and the coast of Guangdong.
There are large waves and swells on the sea surface, the public should stay away from the shore and stop all water activities.
Members of the public doing outdoor work or activities should also pay attention to weather changes.
According to the current forecast path, Nigge will be quite close to the Pearl River Estuary tomorrow (2nd), passing by about 200 kilometers southwest of Hong Kong, and its intensity will gradually weaken, but the speed of weakening is still variable.
The Observatory will closely monitor its movement and development to assess whether a higher tropical cyclone warning signal is required at that time.
Members of the public should remain vigilant and pay attention to the latest storm news.
In the past hour, the highest sustained wind speeds recorded at Tate's Cairn, Waglan Island and Cheung Chau were 69, 56 and 48 km/h respectively, and the highest gusts were 81, 64 and 66 km/h respectively.
[07:45] The observatory pointed out that Niger has entered the northern part of the South China Sea and has moved steadily to the north in the past few hours.
Under the combined influence of the Niger and the northeast monsoon, strong winds are expected to prevail in Hong Kong this morning, with occasional gale force winds in the highlands.
The No. 3 strong wind signal will remain at least until 12:00 noon today (1st).
There are large waves and swells on the sea surface, the public should stay away from the shore and stop all water activities.
Members of the public doing outdoor work or activities should also pay attention to weather changes.
According to the current forecast, Niger will be relatively close to the Pearl River Estuary from late Wednesday (2nd) to early Thursday (3rd), and its intensity will gradually weaken, but the distance to the Pearl River Estuary and its weakening speed are still quite variable.
The Observatory will closely monitor its movements and developments to assess whether a higher tropical cyclone warning signal is required.
Members of the public should remain vigilant and pay attention to the latest storm news.
In the past hour, the highest sustained wind speeds recorded at Tate's Cairn, Waglan Island and Cheung Chau were 71, 57 and 55 km/h respectively, and the highest gusts were 88, 64 and 80 km/h respectively.
[05:25] As the No. 3 Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal has been issued, the Social Welfare Department advises the public not to send their children or family members to child care centres, centres providing after-school care services, elderly service centres or including sheltered workshops, integrated vocational rehabilitation service centres , Day Rehabilitation Service Units including the Integrated Vocational Training Center and the Development Center, but the centers will continue to be open to those in need during their normal office hours.
Citizens who need to send their children or family members to the center or service unit can contact the center or service unit first.
[05:22] The Education Bureau announced that as the No. 3 Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal is now in effect, kindergartens, schools for children with physical disabilities and schools for children with intellectual disabilities will be closed today.
[04:55] The observatory said that Niger has entered the northern part of the South China Sea and has moved steadily to the north in the past few hours.
Under the combined influence of the Niger and the northeast monsoon, strong winds are expected to prevail in Hong Kong this morning, with occasional gale force winds in the highlands.
The No. 3 strong wind signal will remain at least until 12:00 noon today (November 1).
There are large waves and swells on the sea, and the public is urged to stay away from the shore and stop all water sports.
According to the current forecast, Niger will be quite close to the Pearl River Estuary from late Wednesday (November 2) to the beginning of Thursday (November 3), and its intensity will gradually weaken, but the distance to the Pearl River Estuary and its weakening speed are still There are considerable variables.
The Observatory will closely monitor its movements and developments to assess whether a higher tropical cyclone warning signal is required.
[03:17] The Macao Meteorological Bureau changed the typhoon signal No. 3 at 3:00 a.m. on November 1. "Nig" gathered about 500 kilometers southeast of Macao. It is expected that the No. 3 typhoon will remain in the morning.
(Macao Meteorological Bureau)
Typhoon Typhoon Neg | Typhoon Typhoon No. 3 was changed in the early morning in Macau and is expected to remain Typhoon Typhoon Typhoon Neg in the morning｜ Typhoon Typhoon No. 3 is maintained today for kindergartens and some special schools today
▼On October 31, citizens enjoyed the sunset under the No. 3 typhoon▼
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October 31st Storm News
Nigel typhoon | The Observatory has recorded 13 waves in November, two "Bermena" and one will be hoisted with No. 9 typhoon typhoon | Qiutai and "Typhoon Killer" meet the wind, and experts point out that distance is the key to the Niger wind Ball｜The Observatory is expected to upgrade to a typhoon on Tuesday evening, passing 180 kilometers south of Hong Kong on Wednesday
▼The sky turned red and purple in the evening under the typhoon No. 3 on October 31▼
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At 8:00 pm on October 31, Severe Tropical Storm Nig gathered about 580 kilometers south-southeast of Hong Kong.
(Photo from the Observatory)
[22:32] Severe tropical storm Nig is gradually approaching the south China coast. The Observatory changed the No. 3 strong wind signal today (31st) afternoon, and it is expected to remain at least until 12:00 noon tomorrow (November 1st, Tuesday).
The Observatory will examine whether it is necessary to issue a higher typhoon depending on the distance between Niger and the Pearl River Estuary and its weakening speed.
The Observatory updated the forecasted movement path map of Niger tonight. It is expected that it will enter the 400-kilometer defense line of Hong Kong at 5 pm tomorrow and be upgraded to a typhoon. The maximum sustained wind speed near the center reaches 120 kilometers per hour, which is the lower limit of typhoons (118 kilometers or more).
The observatory is expected to move over the South China Sea about 180 kilometers south of Hong Kong at 5 pm on Wednesday (2nd), but it will weaken and become a severe tropical storm. On Thursday (3rd), it will gradually move towards Hainan and weaken again. .
【21:45】Modern Terminals Co., Ltd. announced that due to the typhoon, Modern Terminals will suspend all container delivery services from the morning of November 1.
October 31st Storm News
Severe Tropical Storm Nig gathered about 640 kilometers south-southeast of Hong Kong at 3 pm on October 31.
(Photo from the Observatory)
[16:27] The Observatory said that the No. 3 typhoon will remain at least until 12 noon tomorrow (November 1, Tuesday).
Over the past few hours, Niger has been steadily approaching the northern part of the South China Sea.
Under the combined influence of the Nigg and the northeast monsoon, strong winds are expected to prevail in Hong Kong tonight and tomorrow morning, with occasional gale force winds in the highlands.
According to the current forecast, Niger will be quite close to the Pearl River Estuary from late Wednesday (November 2) to the beginning of Thursday (November 3), and its intensity will gradually weaken, but the distance to the Pearl River Estuary and its weakening speed are still There are considerable variables.
The Observatory will closely monitor its movement and development, assess whether a higher tropical cyclone warning signal is required, and remind the public to remain vigilant and pay attention to the latest storm news.
[16:22] The Education Bureau stated that since the No. 3 Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal is now in effect, kindergartens, schools for children with physical disabilities and schools for children with intellectual disabilities will be closed today.
However, the above-mentioned schools must keep their school premises open, implement contingency measures, take care of students who have returned to the school, and arrange for students to return home only when it is safe to do so.
[16:20] The Observatory changed the No. 3 strong wind signal.
[16:18] Some citizens said that the Wong Tai Sin Testing Center intercepted the dragon at 3:30 pm early and no longer accepted entry.
According to the regulations of the authorities, all outdoor monitoring stations need to stop operating for typhoon signal No. 3 or above.
Standby Signal No. 1 will remain at least until 4:00 pm today
The Observatory said that the alert signal No. 1 is now in effect.
Indicates that there is a tropical cyclone within about 800 kilometers of Hong Kong, which may affect Hong Kong.
Under the combined influence of the Niger and the northeast monsoon, strong winds blow off the coast of Hong Kong, with occasional strong winds blowing from the highlands.
Standby Signal No. 1 will remain in place until at least 4 pm today.
As Nigg gradually approaches the northern part of the South China Sea, the local wind will further intensify tonight, and the Observatory will change the No. 3 Strong Wind Signal from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
There are big waves and swells on the sea surface, the public should stay away from the shore and stop all water activities.
Members of the public working outdoors or hiking should also pay attention to weather changes.
According to the Observatory, according to the current forecast, Niger will be quite close to the Pearl River Estuary from Wednesday (November 2) to Thursday (November 3), and its intensity will gradually weaken, but the distance from the Pearl River Estuary and its weakening speed There are still considerable variables, and the public should remain vigilant and pay attention to the latest storm news.
▼On October 30, Tropical Cyclone Nig gradually approached Hong Kong▼
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▼October 30th, Lan Kwai Fong welcomes Halloween▼
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Storm news as of the early morning of October 31:
At 3:00 a.m. on October 31, Severe Tropical Storm Nig gathered about 750 kilometers south-southeast of Hong Kong. The highest sustained wind speed near the center was 105 kilometers per hour. It is expected to move to the northwest or north-northwest, with a speed of about 10 kilometers per hour. To the north of the South China Sea.
The Observatory said at 1:45 a.m. that Nigge will maintain a distance of more than 600 kilometers from Hong Kong tomorrow (31st), and the No. 1 alert signal will be maintained at least until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow, reminding the public to pay attention to the latest weather news before going out tomorrow morning.
According to the current forecast path, Niger will move to the northern part of the South China Sea in the next few days, closer to the coast of South China.
Affected by the combined influence of Niger and the northeast monsoon, the coastal areas will be windy and swell in the next two to three days; the outer rainbands related to Niger will also bring squally showers to the area in the middle of this week.
It is forecast to pass about 200 kilometers south of Hong Kong on Tuesday night
According to the latest forecast path map of the Observatory, Niger entered a range of 400 kilometers south-southeast of Hong Kong on Tuesday (November 1) night, when the highest sustained wind speed near the center reached 110 kilometers per hour; Niger then moved northwestward, and on Wednesday ( On November 2), it passed about 200 kilometers south of Hong Kong at night, and it may even be less than 200 kilometers. At that time, the maximum sustained wind speed near the center reached 105 kilometers per hour.
The nine-day weather forecast updated at 0:00 a.m. today is expected to be sunny and dry for some time on Halloween today, with a northerly wind of magnitude 5 (refreshing), offshore at magnitude 6 to 7 (strong wind, No. 3 typhoon), high ground Up to level 8 (strong winds, No. 8 typhoon winds. The weather deteriorated significantly on Tuesday, and there will be a few showers. Later, the rain will be more frequent, strong winds blowing offshore, and strong winds blowing on the highlands, and the lowest temperature in the city. It fell to 19 degrees with squally showers on Wednesday.
The nine-day weather forecast for Hong Kong issued by the Observatory at 0:00 am on October 31.
(Photo from the Observatory)
High chance of typhoon No. 3 issued in Macau from noon to evening
The Macao Meteorological Bureau pointed out at 1:00 a.m. that Niger gathered about 790 kilometers south-southeast of Macao, and is expected to slowly move northward toward the coast of southern China.
Affected by the replenishment of the northeast monsoon, it is still sunny and dry during the day today. Although the wind may occasionally reach magnitude 6 in the morning, it is expected that the northeast monsoon will further intensify and push southward in the evening. With the gradual approach of Niger, the wind will further intensify. Therefore, there is a high chance that the No. 3 typhoon will be issued this afternoon to evening.
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting stronger winds and occasional showers from Tuesday to Thursday under the combined influence of Niger and the continued northeast monsoon.
In addition, due to the astronomical tide in the next few days, there may be flooding in the Inner Harbor area from midnight to early morning. The public is reminded to pay attention to the latest weather information.
▼October 29th, the swimmers fell into the water in Shek O's big waves▼
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Negative typhoon | The Macao Meteorological Bureau issued the No. 1 typhoon in the early morning and it is expected to maintain the Negative typhoon | There are 13 waves, two "Bo Meina" and one is going to hang the No. 9 typhoon ball saddle typhoon | The falling wave is suspected of hasty Observatory: the wind has a warning of up and down, and a two-hour buffer saddle typhoon | Only one condition is considered when making a decision | The wind holiday is not as expected