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.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster may issue a No 1 typhoon signal between Monday evening and Tuesday morning due to a low-pressure system approaching from the South China Sea. Heavy rainstorms, thunderstorms, and squalls are expected on Tuesday, with potential flooding in low-lying areas.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster will maintain the No 1 typhoon signal and may upgrade to No 3 on Friday as a tropical depression moves closer. The depression is currently 800km away and moving west-northwest.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster will issue the No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday as a tropical depression in the South China Sea intensifies and approaches the city. The storm is expected to bring strengthening winds and unsettled weather on Friday.
Hong Kong's weather forecaster is monitoring a tropical depression in the South China Sea but expects it to stay far enough away to avoid issuing a typhoon warning. The depression is forecast to move northeast towards Taiwan, maintaining a distance of over 500km from Hong Kong.
