Hong Kong to assess cyclone warning as Tropical Storm Narra nears Guangdong coast
Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will assess next week whether to issue a tropical cyclone warning as Tropical Storm Narra is expected to edge closer to the western Guangdong coast. The Hong Kong Observatory said on Saturday morning that the storm was expected to linger over the vicinity of Beibu Wan, also known as the Gulf of Tonkin, before having a higher chance to turn east to northeast gradually early next week. “The Observatory will closely monitor its movement and the change in local wind...
Where: Philippines, Hong Kong
Exact coordinates
philippines: 12.880, 121.770
hong kong: 22.400, 114.110
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Awaiting deadline 55% Standard Warning and Preparation
The storm tracks as predicted, bringing heavy rain and moderate winds to the western Guangdong coast, prompting Hong Kong to issue a Level 1 or 2 warning to protect residents.
Watch for: Hong Kong Observatory issues 'Tropical Cyclone Warning No. 1' · Local MTR/bus services in Hong Kong are temporarily suspended due to inclement weather
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Awaiting deadline 25% Rapid Dissipation Over Sea
Narra moves faster than anticipated and encounters a drier air mass over the Gulf of Tonkin, causing it to weaken and dissipate before making landfall near Hong Kong.
Watch for: Weather bulletins confirm Tropical Storm Narra has downgraded to a Tropical Depression and then dissipated · Hong Kong issues 'Advisory' instead of a full cyclone warning
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Awaiting deadline 15% Unforeseen Land Interaction
The storm deviates unexpectedly, pushing northward and making a direct, high-intensity landfall on Hong Kong before it can fully disperse or track east.
Watch for: Hong Kong Government issues an emergency evacuation order for coastal districts · A special, emergency session of the Legislative Council is called regarding disaster preparedness
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Awaiting deadline 5% Counter-Intuitive Weakening Over Land
Against meteorological expectations, the storm stalls over the coastal mountains of Guangdong, leading to unprecedented, prolonged extreme rainfall that forces a preemptive shutdown of all regional transport links.
Watch for: China's State Meteorological Administration issues an alert for a 'Stationary Cyclone Event' · The Hong Kong Airport reports a complete grounding of all commercial flights for multiple days
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