The alert status is GREEN…
Hong Kong may be affected by a tropical cyclone in the coming future…
Tropical Disturbance 24W (former 98W; upgraded to a Tropical Depression by PGTW) is located at around 17N 110E… It is moving to the north… approaching Hainan Island…
A region of strong convection has developed over the low level circulation centre… Dvorak analysis gives a DT of 2.0…
LPA 24W may strengthen into a Tropical Depression within the next 24 hours… Significant intensification is however unlikely…
The system should move north and continue its approach to Hainan Island in the coming 24 hours… Afterwards, a northeastward turn is forecast… 24W should pass south of Hong Kong on Wednesday…
Winds in Hong Kong will pick up because of increasing pressure gradient…. Strong Force winds can be expected in the coming 48 hours or so…. Rain will be heavy occasionally…
Members of the public in Hainan and Guangdong Provinces should be prepared for possible heavy rain and Gale Force gusts along the coast…
Meanwhile… Tropical Disturbance 99W is moving northwest slowly near Dongsha Dao… The chance of becoming a Tropical Depression is low…
The next alert advisory is scheduled for 17:00 UTC / 01:00 HKT or 06:00 UTC / 14:00 HKT.