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Bulletin issued at 09:02 HKT 28/Sep/2016

At 9 a.m. at the Hong Kong Observatory the air temperature was 29 degrees Celsius and the relative humidity 65 per cent.
During the past hour the mean UV Index recorded at King's Park was 1. The intensity of UV radiation was low.

Please be reminded that:

The Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 1 has been issued.

The air temperatures at other places were:

King's Park 29 degrees;
Wong Chuk Hang 30 degrees;
Ta Kwu Ling 30 degrees;
Lau Fau Shan 29 degrees;
Tai Po 29 degrees;
Sha Tin 30 degrees;
Tuen Mun 30 degrees;
Tseung Kwan O 29 degrees;
Sai Kung 30 degrees;
Cheung Chau 29 degrees;
Chek Lap Kok 31 degrees;
Tsing Yi 30 degrees;
Shek Kong 29 degrees;
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon 28 degrees;
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley 29 degrees;
Hong Kong Park 29 degrees;
Shau Kei Wan 30 degrees;
Kowloon City 29 degrees;
Happy Valley 30 degrees;
Wong Tai Sin 30 degrees;
Stanley 30 degrees;
Kwun Tong 30 degrees;
Sham Shui Po 30 degrees;
Kai Tak Runway Park 30 degrees;
Yuen Long Park 29 degrees.

Between midnight and 9 a.m. the minimum temperature was 29.6 degrees Celsius at the Hong Kong Observatory.

Here is the information on Severe Tropical Storm Megi:
Location: 25.1 degrees north, 118.2 degrees east; Maximum sustained wind near its centre: 110 km/h.


Note: The data above is provisional. Only limited data validation has been carried out.


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Bulletin updated at 08:45 HKT 28/Sep/2016

Here is the latest weather bulletin issued by the Hong Kong Observatory.

Weather forecast for today

Mainly cloudy with a few showers later. The maximum temperature will be about 32 degrees. Fresh west to northwesterly winds. Strong offshore, occasionally gale on high ground.

Outlook : Slightly cooler with a few showers in the next couple of days.


(The above forecast period is valid up to 23:59 HKT today, 28/09/2016; Regular update at : around 45 minutes past each hour, 16:15 HKT and 23:15 HKT)

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Bulletin issued at 09:00 HKT 28/Sep/2016

STORM WARNING AREA: TAIWAN STRAIT.

GENERAL SITUATION AT 272100 UTC:
FOR DETAILS ON TYPHOON MEGI (1617), PLEASE REFER TO THE 3-HRLY SHIPPING WARNINGS.

MARINE FORECAST FOR 24 HOURS FROM 280100 UTC:

HONG KONG= W TO NW 5, OCNL 6. ISOL SHOWERS AND TS LATER. SEA 2 M. TEMP 32-24 C. =
KWANGTUNG= SW 5-6, 7 IN E AT FIRST. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS IN E. SEA 2-3 M, UP TO 4 M IN E AT FIRST. SWELL SW 2-3 M. =
TAIWAN STRAIT= S 6-7, S TO SW 10-11 AT FIRST. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 3-4 M, UP TO 12 M AT FIRST. SWELL SW 3 M. =
BASHI= S TO SW 5-6, 7 AT FIRST. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-4 M. SWELL SW 3 M. =
PRATAS= SW 5-6, OCNL 7 AT FIRST. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-4 M. SWELL SW 3 M. =
BALINTANG= S TO SW 5-6. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL SW 2-3 M. =
SCARBOROUGH= SW 5-6. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL SW 2 M. =
PARACEL= SW 5, OCNL 6. DOWN TO 4000 M IN ISOL SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2 M. =
TONKIN= N TO NW 4-5. ISOL SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 2 M. =
DANANG= W TO NW 4-5. ISOL SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 2 M. =
NNNN
Abbreviations:
KT, VRB, SLW, FRQ - knot, variable, slow, frequent STNR, QSTNR, C - stationary, quasi-stationary, degrees celsius WKN, INTSF, INTST, NC - weaken, intensify, intensity, no change LGT, ISOL, SCT, OCNL - light, isolated, scattered, occasional CLD, DZ, TS - cloudy, drizzle, thunderstorm

The date and time are specified by a 6-digit number DDHHMM. DD stands for the day of month, HH represents the hour while MM indicates the minute in UTC.


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    Bulletin issued at 09:30 HKT 28/Sep/2016

    Weather information for south China coastal waters issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 9:30 a.m. on 28 September 2016

    Warnings:
    Gale force winds in Nan'ao. Strong winds in Hong Kong adjacent waters, Shanwei and south of Hong Kong.

    Weather Situation:
    At 9 a.m., Severe Tropical Storm Megi with maximum sustained winds of about 110 kilometres per hour near its centre was located at 25.1 degrees north, 118.2 degrees east. It is forecast to move west-northwest at about 20 kilometres per hour entering the inland areas of Fujian.

    Area forecasts for the next 24 hours

    Hong Kong Adjacent Waters:
    West to northwest force 5 to 6.
    Isolated showers and thunderstorms later.
    Moderate to rough seas.

    Nan'ao:
    Southwest force 8 to 9, becoming force 6 to 7 later.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Very rough to high seas, becoming rough later.

    Shanwei:
    Southwest force 7, becoming force 5 to 6 later.
    Occasional heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Moderate to rough seas.

    South of Hong Kong:
    West to northwest force 5 to 6, becoming southwest force 5 to 6.
    Isolated squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Moderate to rough seas.

    Shangchuan Dao:
    Northwest force 4 to 5, becoming southwest force 4 to 5 later.
    Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
    Moderate seas.

    Outlook for the next 48 hours
    North to northeasterly winds of force 4 to 5, southwesterly winds of force 4 to 5 at first. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.

    Latest reports from south China coastal weather stations
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    Waglan Island Wind west-northwest force 4
      Visibility 7 Kilometres

    Shantou Wind west-southwest force 3
      Visibility 4200 Metres in showers

    Huangmaozhou Wind west-northwest force 4

    Macau Wind northwest force 3
      Visibility 6 Kilometres

    Xisha Wind west-southwest force 3
      Visibility 30 Kilometres

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    Bulletin issued at 09:30 HKT 28/SEP/2016
    (Next update at 17:30 HKT 28/SEP/2016)
    I.   SIGNIFICANT WEATHER WITHIN 100 KILOMETER RADIUS OF H.K :
     SEV TURB AND SEV GUSTS.  GALE FORCE WINDS.
II.  SYNOPSIS OF THE WEATHER SITUATION :
     A RELATIVELY DRY CONTINENTAL AIRSTREAM IS
     AFFECTING THE VICINITY OF THE PEARL RIVER
     ESTUARY. MEANWHILE, RAINBANDS ASSOCIATED WITH
     THE TROPICAL CYCLONE MEGI IS COVERING THE
     EASTERN PART OF GUANGDONG.
     TYPHOON MEGI HAS WEAKENED INTO A SEVERE TROPICAL
     STORM. 
     AT 9 A.M., MEGI WAS CENTRED NEAR 25.1 DEGREES
     NORTH, 118.2 DEGREES EAST.  IT IS FORECAST TO
     MOVE WEST-NORTHWEST AT ABOUT 11 KNOTS, ENTERING
     INLAND.
III. FORECAST FOR 100-KILOMETER RADIUS AROUND HONG KONG
     FROM 1000 TO 2000 HKT:
             WIND                           TEMPERATURE (DEG. C)
   A.   SURFACE:  310/15-20
       OFFSHORE:  320/20-25                            29-32
   B.   2000 FT:  320/25-30 OCNL 35G45                 25
   C.   5000 FT:  330/25                               19
   D.  10000 FT:  330/25                               12
   E.  18000 FT:  350/35                               MS3
   F.  24000 FT:  360/40                               MS13
   G.  30000 FT:  330/15                               MS26
   H. INVERSION LEVEL(S) (ONLY WHEN BELOW 5000 FEET) : 
      NIL.
   I. WEATHER       : 
      MAINLY CLOUDY WITH A FEW SHOWERS LATER.
   J. CLOUD (HEIGHT ABOVE MSL) : 
      FEW 2500 FT SCT 4000 FT
   K. VISIBILITY    : 6 KM. TEMPO 4000 M IN SHOWERS.
   L. 0 DEG. C LEVEL: 17500 FT      10 DEG. C LEVEL(S) : 12000 FT
   M. TURBULENCE    : MOD TO SEV
   N. SEA STATE     : 3.0-5.0 M     SEA TEMPERATURE    : 29 DEG
IV.  FURTHER OUTLOOK: 
     FRESH WEST TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS,  STRONG
     OFFSHORE AND OCCASIONALLY GALE ON HIGH GROUND.
     CLOUDY WITH SHOWERS.=

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Note: The forecast could be updated before the next issue time 
whenever there is newly expected occurrence or non-occurrence 
of significant weather as described below which may be hazardous 
to aircraft within 100-km radius of Hong Kong:

(a) Change of the tropical cyclone category
(b) Strong, Gale, Storm, and Hurricane force winds
(c) Thunderstorm/CBs
(d) Severe gusts
(e) Severe turbulence
(f) Significant low stratus
(g) Fog or thick haze/sandstorm/duststorm 
    causing significant reduction of visibility
(h) Volcanic ash
(i) Radioactive cloud
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    VHHK SIGMET 3 VALID 250935/251335 VHHH- VHHK HONG KONG FIR EMBD TS FCST WI N1900 E11554 - N1642 E11400 - N1824 E11230 - N1900 E11330 - N1900 E11554 MOV SW 10KT NC=

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    Bulletin issued at 08:45 HKT 28/Sep/2016

    Tropical Cyclone Bulletin

    Here is the latest Tropical Cyclone Bulletin issued by the Hong Kong Observatory.

    The Standby Signal, No. 1 was issued at 8:40 a.m.

    This means that a tropical cyclone now centred within about 800 kilometres of Hong Kong may affect us.

    At 9 a.m., Severe Tropical Storm Megi was estimated to be about 510 kilometres northeast of Hong Kong (near 25.1 degrees north 118.2 degrees east) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 20 kilometres per hour entering inland areas of Fujian.

    Although Tropical Cyclone Megi had already made landfall near Quanzhou of Fujian this morning and is weakening gradually, it will take a more westerly track during the day today and edge closer to Guangdong. Its circulation will affect Hong Kong gradually today. Strong winds offshore and occasional gale winds on high ground are expected.

    According to the present forecast track, the chance of strong winds generally affecting Hong Kong is relatively low. The chance of issuing the Strong Wind Signal, No. 3 is not high today.

    (Precautionary Announcements with No. 1 Signal)

    1. Some precautions against damage should be taken now, gutters and drains should be cleared of obstructions. Hinges, bolts, locks and shutters of windows and doors should be checked.

    2. Those who have definite duties during a tropical cyclone should now remain on call or contact their control centres from time to time.

    3. If you are planning to visit Guangdong, Macau, any of the off-shore islands or remote parts of Hong Kong, you are reminded that changes in weather may affect your plans.

    4. Since there may be swells, you are advised to stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports.

    5. Engineers, architects and contractors should make sure that scaffoldings, hoardings and other temporary structures are secured.

    6. All small vessels including low power vessels and fishing vessels in open sea should seek shelter as soon as possible. Please take any precautions necessary for small vessels and secure them properly with moorings.

    7. Listen to radio, watch TV or browse the Hong Kong Observatory's web site for information on the tropical cyclone.
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    Bulletin issued at 09:30 HKT 28/Sep/2016


    Tropical Cyclone Warning

    Typhoon Megi (1617) has weakened into a Severe Tropical Storm with central pressure 975 hectopascals. At 280000 UTC, it was centred within 60 nautical miles of two five point one degrees north (25.1 N) one one eight point three degrees east (118.3 E) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 10 knots for the next 24 hours.

    Maximum winds near the centre are estimated to be 55 knots.

    Radius of over 33 knot winds 150 nautical miles over eastern semicircle, 120 nautical miles elsewhere.
    Radius of over 47 knot winds 60 nautical miles.
    Radius of over 2 metre waves 240 nautical miles.

    Forecast position and intensity at 290000 UTC
    Two six point zero degrees north (26.0 N)
    One one five point six degrees east (115.6 E)
    Maximum winds 20 knots.



    The Hong Kong Observatory's tropical cyclone warnings for shipping are issued about one and a half hours after the time of observation. They incorporate additional information derived from surface and upper-air data and may therefore be slightly different from the real-time satellite or radar-based positions given in the hourly bulletins for public.

    While the forecast positions and track indicate the most likely future path of the tropical cyclone, they may deviate from the actual path taken by the storm.

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    Bulletin issued at 00:15 HKT 28/Sep/2016 
    HKO Readings & Radiation Level

Yesterday's Weather and Radiation Level:
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Hong Kong Observatory
Maximum Air Temperature                     34.9 C
Minimum Air Temperature                     27.7 C
Grass Minimum Temperature                   26.7 C
Relative Humidity                        48 - 93 Percent
Rainfall                                       0 mm 
Total rainfall since 1st January          2263.8 mm
Against an average of                     2212.4 mm

Other Stations                Min                  Max
King's Park                  27.2 C               34.9 C
Wong Chuk Hang               26.4 C               35.4 C
Ta Kwu Ling                  24.8 C               35.8 C
Lau Fau Shan                 26.6 C               34.1 C
Tai Po                       26.7 C               34.3 C
Sha Tin                      25.6 C               35.4 C
Tuen Mun                     26.8 C               34.9 C
Tseung Kwan O                25.6 C               35.8 C
Sai Kung                     26.9 C               34.6 C
Cheung Chau                  26.7 C               34.9 C
Chek Lap Kok                 28.0 C               35.3 C
Tsing Yi                     26.1 C               35.2 C
Shek Kong                    25.7 C               35.7 C
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon            25.1 C               33.5 C
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley   25.3 C               35.7 C
Hong Kong Park               26.5 C               34.6 C
Shau Kei Wan                 27.9 C               34.9 C
Kowloon City                 26.9 C               35.8 C
Happy Valley                 26.3 C               36.5 C
Wong Tai Sin                 26.2 C               36.1 C
Stanley                      27.1 C               34.7 C
Kwun Tong                    27.4 C               35.5 C
Sham Shui Po                 26.9 C               35.7 C
Kai Tak Runway Park          27.9 C               35.7 C
Yuen Long Park               25.8 C               35.9 C

Duration of sunshine (King's Park):              10.2 H
The mean UV index recorded at King's Park yesterday was 4,
the UV intensity was Moderate.
The maximum UV index for yesterday was 7.
Sea surface temperature (Waglan Island):        28.6 C 

Yesterday's (27 Sep 2016) average ambient gamma radiation
dose rate taken outdoors in Hong Kong ranged from 0.08 to
0.15 microsievert per hour.  These are within the normal
range of fluctuation of the background radiation level in
Hong Kong (see Note). The average dose rates measured at the
radiation monitoring stations over various parts of the
territory were as follows :

Station                     Yesterday's average
                            (microsievert/hour)
Ping Chau                           0.08
Tap Mun                             0.09
Kat O                               0.09
Yuen Ng Fan                         0.12
Tai Mei Tuk                         0.13
Sha Tau Kok                         0.10
Kwun Tong                           0.12
Sai Wan Ho                          0.09
King's Park                         0.15
Tsim Bei Tsui                       0.13
Cape D'Aguilar                      0.13
Chek Lap Kok                        0.14

Note

      

    1. From readings taken at various locations in Hong Kong during
the period 1987-2015, the background ambient gamma radiation
levels may vary between 0.06 and 0.30 microsievert per hour.

    2. The extent of health effects to a person as a result of
exposure to radiation is expressed by a physical quantity
called equivalent dose, in unit of sievert.  Protective
action may be required if there is an increase in the
ambient gamma dose rate above background such that the total
additional dose is expected to exceed 5000 microsieverts in
a relatively short period of time. For example, a dose of
5000 microsieverts may be reached when the ambient gamma
dose rate is 1000 microsieverts per hour (several thousand
times above background) and lasts for 5 hours.

    3. The readings of ambient gamma radiation level from
instrument are expressed in unit of gray, which is
numerically equal to the gamma dose expressed in sievert.
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