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Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on "Lionrock"
Update Time: 2021-10-09 02:10
| Signals | Forecast Period | Probability |
| Typhoon Signal No.3 | In effect | |
| Typhoon Signal No.8 | Between early morning and morning on 9th | Relatively low to medium |
| "blue" Storm Surge Warning | In effect | |
| "yellow" Storm Surge Warning | Relatively low | |
Tropical storm “Lionrock” made the landfall over Hainan Island at 23 o’clock on the 8th. “Lionrock” has a broad circulation and is expected to move at a distance of about 500 km southwest of Macao this morning. Under the combined influence of “Lionrock” and the northeast monsoon, the weather in Macao will remain unstable, with frequent heavy showers and thunderstorms today and tomorrow.
Winds in Macao is expected to further strengthen, occasionally reaches wind force level 7-8 with gusts.
As it is during the high phase of astronomical tide, under the joint effect of the astronomical high tide and strong winds, flooding is expected in the Inner Harbor tonight. The maximum flooding level is expected to be below 0.5m.
Meanwhile, the tropical storm “Kompasu”, located to the east of the Philippines, is expected to move towards the Luzon Strait at the beginning of next week. SMG will closely monitor its latest situation. The public are advised to pay attention to the latest weather news.
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.