Tropical Depression Near Philippines May Intensify into Typhoon, Approach Hong Kong
L'essentiel
A tropical depression near the Philippines is forecast to intensify into a typhoon and approach Hong Kong this weekend, with a possible landfall in eastern Guangdong, China, less than 400km from the city.
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A tropical depression forming near the Philippines is projected to strengthen into a typhoon and move towards the coast of eastern Guangdong, China, impacting the region with strong winds and heavy showers.
A tropical depression near the Philippines could intensify into a typhoon and move closer to Hong Kong over the weekend, with a possible landfall less than 400km (249 miles) east of the city, the forecaster has said.
“The tropical depression over the seas east of the Philippines will enter the northeastern part of the South China Sea later this week and intensify progressively, with a higher chance of moving towards the vicinity of the coast of eastern Guangdong over the weekend,” it said.
According to its latest track forecast, the system is expected to make landfall in Huilai county in Jieyang, Guangdong, as a typhoon, with maximum sustained winds near the centre of about 120 km/h, early on Sunday.
The projected landfall location is less than 400km (249 miles) east of Hong Kong.
“Under its influence, there will be strong winds, heavy squally showers and thunderstorms along the Guangdong coast from late Saturday to Sunday. Swells are also expected,” the forecaster said.
À surveiller
Perspective IA — des possibilités, pas des certitudes
The tropical depression will intensify into a typhoon.
Très probable
The typhoon will make landfall in Huilai county, Guangdong, early Sunday.
Probable · En quelques jours
Questions ouvertes
- What is the exact path of the typhoon?
- Will its intensity change before landfall?
