Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on "Talim"
Update Time: 2023-07-16 20:00
| Signals | Forecast Period | Probability |
| Typhoon Signal No.3 | In effect | |
| Typhoon Signal No.8 | At the beginning of 17 | Medium |
| "blue" Storm Surge Warning | In effect | |
| "yellow" Storm Surge Warning | Nighttime on 16 to early morning on 17 | Relatively low |
Severe tropical storm "Talim" is located at about 320 kilometers south-southeast of Macao and is expected to move in direction of west-northwest, towards the west coast of Guangdong.
Under the influence of the outer rain band of "Talim", showers and thunderstorms has become more frequent, and winds are intensifying in Macao, and is expected to reach force 6 to 7 tonight. According to the current forecast track, "Talim" will be closest Macao, about 200 kilometers south of Macao, between early morning and the morning of the 17th. Since "Talim" is expected to further strengthen to a typhoon, and may take a track more northward than expected, the associated zone of gale wind will cover the Pearl River Delta area for a period of time, SMG will consider the possibility of issuing the signal No.8 according to its development.
Under the joint effect of storm surge and astronomical tide, flooding might occur within the Inner Harbour area with flooding levels between 0.4 to 0.8m on the early morning on 17th and 18th of July respectively. The public is advised to pay attention to the latest weather information.
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.