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Bulletin issued at 17:02 HKT 22/Jul/2017

At 5 p.m. at the Hong Kong Observatory the air temperature was 31 degrees Celsius and the relative humidity 69 per cent.
During the past hour the mean UV Index recorded at King's Park was 3. The intensity of UV radiation was moderate.

Please be reminded that:

The Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 1 has been issued.
The Very Hot Weather Warning is now in force. Very hot weather might cause adverse health effects. Members of the public should take care to avoid heatstroke.

The air temperatures at other places were:

King's Park 31 degrees;
Wong Chuk Hang 31 degrees;
Ta Kwu Ling 32 degrees;
Lau Fau Shan 32 degrees;
Tai Po 31 degrees;
Sha Tin 31 degrees;
Tuen Mun 31 degrees;
Tseung Kwan O 30 degrees;
Sai Kung 30 degrees;
Cheung Chau 29 degrees;
Chek Lap Kok 33 degrees;
Tsing Yi 32 degrees;
Shek Kong 33 degrees;
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon 31 degrees;
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley 31 degrees;
Hong Kong Park 30 degrees;
Shau Kei Wan 30 degrees;
Kowloon City 31 degrees;
Happy Valley 32 degrees;
Wong Tai Sin 31 degrees;
Stanley 31 degrees;
Kwun Tong 31 degrees;
Sham Shui Po 32 degrees;
Kai Tak Runway Park 30 degrees;
Yuen Long Park 32 degrees;
Tai Mei Tuk 30 degrees.

Here is the information on Tropical Depression Roke:
Location: 21.3 degrees north, 118.3 degrees east; Maximum sustained wind near its centre: 45 km/h.

Here is the information on Tropical Depression at 4 p.m.:
Location: 17.8 degrees north, 112.0 degrees east.


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


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Bulletin updated at 17:05 HKT 22/Jul/2017

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

Weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow

Mainly cloudy. Occasional squally showers and thunderstorms tomorrow. Temperatures will range between 26 and 30 degrees. Moderate to fresh easterly winds, becoming north to northwest tomorrow, occasionally strong offshore. Becoming southwest at night. There will be swells.

Outlook : Showers will ease off on Monday. Becoming fine and very hot in the following few days.


(The above forecast period is valid up to 23:59 HKT tomorrow, 23/07/2017; 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 22/Jul/2017

N0 WARNING.

GENERAL SITUATION AT 212100 UTC:
LOW 1006 HPA 18N 112E WNW 5 KT INTSF. LOW 1008 HPA 20N 121E WNW 10 KT INTST NC.

MARINE FORECAST FOR 24 HOURS FROM 220100 UTC:

HONG KONG= E TO SE 5-6. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. TEMP 31-26 C. =
KWANGTUNG= E TO SE 5-6. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL SE UP TO 2 M. =
TAIWAN STRAIT= SE 4-5, OCNL 6. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 3 M. =
BASHI= E TO SE 5-6. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL SE 2 M. =
PRATAS= E TO SE 5-6. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL SE 2 M. =
BALINTANG= E TO SE 5-6. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL SE 2 M. =
SCARBOROUGH= SE 5-6. DOWN TO 1000 M IN OCNL SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL SE UP TO 3 M LATER. =
PARACEL= E TO SE 5-6. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL SE UP TO 3 M LATER. =
TONKIN= NE 4-5, OCNL 6. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 3 M. SWELL S UP TO 2 M. =
DANANG= NW 4-5, OCNL 6. DOWN TO 1000 M IN OCNL SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 3 M. SWELL S 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 17:30 HKT 22/Jul/2017

    Weather information for south China coastal waters issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 5:30 p.m. on 22 July 2017

    Warnings:
    Strong winds in all areas.

    Weather Situation:
    At 5 p.m., Tropical Depression Roke with maximum sustained winds of about 45 kilometres per hour near its centre was located at 21.3 degrees north, 118.3 degrees east. It is forecast to move west-northwest at about 25 kilometres per hour towards the coast of Guangdong. Meanwhile, the tropical depression over the central part of the South China Sea with maximum sustained winds of about 45 kilometres per hour near its centre was located at 17.8 degrees north, 112.0 degrees east. It is forecast to move northwest slowly in the general direction of Hainan Island.

    Area forecasts for the next 24 hours

    Hong Kong Adjacent Waters:
    East to southeast force 5 to 6, becoming cyclonic force 6 to 7 later.
    Occasional squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Moderate to rough seas.

    Nan'ao:
    Cyclonic force 6 to 7, becoming east to southeast force 5 to 6.
    Occasional squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Moderate to rough seas.

    Shanwei:
    East to southeast force 5 to 6, becoming cyclonic force 6 to 7.
    Occasional squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Moderate to rough seas.

    South of Hong Kong:
    East to southeast force 5 to 6, becoming cyclonic force 6 to 7 later.
    Occasional squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Moderate to rough seas.

    Shangchuan Dao:
    East to northeast force 5 to 6.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Moderate to rough seas.

    Outlook for the next 48 hours
    East to southeasterly winds of force 5 to 6, occasionally force 7. Occasional squally showers and thunderstorms.

    Latest reports from south China coastal weather stations
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    Waglan Island Wind east-southeast force 2
      Visibility 23 Kilometres

    Shantou Wind east-northeast force 2
      Visibility 30 Kilometres

    Dongsha Wind east-northeast force 4
      Visibility 10 Kilometres

    Huangmaozhou Wind east-northeast force 4

    Macau Wind east-northeast force 1
      Visibility 25 Kilometres

    Xisha Wind west-southwest force 4
      Visibility 20 Kilometres

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    Bulletin issued at 16:30 HKT 22/JUL/2017
    (Next update at 17:30 HKT 22/JUL/2017)
    I.   SIGNIFICANT WEATHER WITHIN 100 KILOMETER RADIUS OF H.K :
     STRONG WINDS AND SEV TURB.
     ISOL CUNIM/TS AND ASSOCIATED HAZARDS.
II.  SYNOPSIS OF THE WEATHER SITUATION :
     AN EASTERLY AIRSTREAM IS AFFECTING THE SOUTH
     CHINA COASTAL AREAS.
     THE AREA OF LOW PRESSURE OVER THE NORTHEASTERN
     PART OF THE SOUTH CHINA SEA HAS INTENSIFIED INTO
     A TROPICAL DEPRESSION AND WAS NAMED ROKE. AT 4
     P.M., ROKE WAS LOCATED NEAR 21.3 DEGREES NORTH,
     118.5 DEGREES EAST. IT IS FORECAST TO MOVE
     WEST-NORTHWEST AT ABOUT 14 KNOTS AND EDGE CLOSER
     THE COAST OF GUANGDONG. MEANWHILE, THE TROPICAL
     DEPRESSION EAST OF HAINAN ISLAND WAS LOCATED
     NEAR 17.8 DEGREES NORTH, 112.0 DEGREES EAST. IT
     IS FORECAST TO MOVE NORTHWEST SLOWLY IN THE
     GENERAL DIRECTION OF HAINAN ISLA
III. FORECAST FOR 100-KILOMETER RADIUS AROUND HONG KONG
     FROM 1630 TO 2000 HKT:
             WIND                           TEMPERATURE (DEG. C)
   A.   SURFACE:  100/10
                  TEMPO VRB/20G30 IN TS
       OFFSHORE:  100/15-20, OCNL 25                   31-32
   B.   2000 FT:  100/15-20, OCNL 25                   23
   C.   5000 FT:  100/25                               19
   D.  10000 FT:  110/25                               12
   E.  18000 FT:  110/20                               MS3
   F.  24000 FT:  130/15                               MS14
   G.  30000 FT:  170/15                               MS26
   H. INVERSION LEVEL(S) (ONLY WHEN BELOW 5000 FEET) : 
      NIL.
   I. WEATHER       : 
      SUNNY INTERVALS WITH A FEW SHOWERS AND
      THUNDERSTORMS.
   J. CLOUD (HEIGHT ABOVE MSL) : 
      FEW 2000 FT  SCT 4000 FT.  TEMPO FEW CB 1000 FT
      SCT 2000 FT  BKN 4000 FT.
   K. VISIBILITY    : 10 KM.  TEMPO 4000 M IN SHOWERS.  TEMPO 2000 M IN TS.
   L. 0 DEG. C LEVEL: 17000 FT      10 DEG. C LEVEL(S) : 11200 FT
   M. TURBULENCE    : MOD TO SEV NEAR CUNIM/TS, OFFSHORE AND NEAR HILLS.
   N. SEA STATE     : 2.0-3.0 M     SEA TEMPERATURE    : 27 DEG
IV.  FURTHER OUTLOOK: 
     MODERATE TO FRESH EAST TO SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS,
     OCCASIONALLY STRONG OFFSHORE.  MAINLY CLOUDY
     WITH OCCASIONAL SHOWERS AND A FEW THUNDERSTORMS.=

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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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    issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 17:40 HKT on 22 Jul 17

    VHHK SIGMET 3 VALID 220815/221215 VHHH- VHHK HONG KONG FIR EMBD TS FCST SW OF LINE N2148 E11218 - N1748 E11454 TOP FL400 MOV W 10KT NC= VHHK SIGMET 4 VALID 220940/221340 VHHH- VHHK HONG KONG FIR EMBD TS FCST WI N2100 E11730 - N1936 E11624 - N2124 E11518 - N2306 E11548 - N2342 E11730 - N2100 E11730 TOP FL450 MOV W 15KT NC=

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    Bulletin issued at 16:45 HKT 22/Jul/2017

    Tropical Cyclone Warning Bulletin

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

    The Standby Signal, No. 1 is in force.

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

    At 5 p.m., Tropical Depression Roke was estimated to be about 440 kilometres east-southeast of Hong Kong (near 21.3 degrees north 118.3 degrees east) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 25 kilometres per hour towards the coast of Guangdong.

    The circulation of Roke is relatively small. According to the present forecast track, winds over the territory for the rest of today will not strengthen significantly. The chance of issuing the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 tonight is not high.

    Whether there is a need to issue higher signal tomorrow depends on the change in intensity of Roke and its distance of closest approach from Hong Kong.

    Under the influence of the outer rain bands of Roke, there will be squally showers over the coast of Guangdong tomorrow.

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

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

    5. 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 15:31 HKT 22/Jul/2017


    Tropical Cyclone Warning

    At 220600 UTC, Tropical Depression east of Hainan Island with central pressure 1002 hectopascals was centred within 60 nautical miles of one seven point seven degrees north (17.7 N) one one two point zero degrees east (112.0 E) and is forecast to move northwest slowly for the next 24 hours.

    Maximum winds near the centre are estimated to be 25 knots.

    Radius of over 2 metre waves 90 nautical miles.

    Forecast position and intensity at 230600 UTC
    One eight point two degrees north (18.2 N)
    One one one point two degrees east (111.2 E)
    Maximum winds 30 knots.

    Forecast position and intensity at 240600 UTC
    One eight point four degrees north (18.4 N)
    One one zero point zero degrees east (110.0 E)
    Maximum winds 30 knots.

    Forecast position and intensity at 250600 UTC
    One eight point eight degrees north (18.8 N)
    One zero seven point three degrees east (107.3 E)
    Maximum winds 25 knots.

    Forecast position and intensity at 260600 UTC
    Dissipated over land.

    Bulletin issued at 15:30 HKT 22/Jul/2017


    Tropical Cyclone Warning

    An area of low pressure over the South China Sea has intensified into a Tropical Depression with central pressure 1000 hectopascals and was named as Roke. At 220600 UTC, it was centred within 60 nautical miles of two one point two degrees north (21.2 N) one one nine point zero degrees east (119.0 E) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 14 knots for the next 24 hours.

    Maximum winds near the centre are estimated to be 25 knots.

    Radius of over 2 metre waves 60 nautical miles.

    Forecast position and intensity at 230600 UTC
    Two two point eight degrees north (22.8 N)
    One one three point seven degrees east (113.7 E)
    Maximum winds 30 knots.

    Forecast position and intensity at 240600 UTC
    Dissipated over land.



    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 22/Jul/2017 
    HKO Readings & Radiation Level

Yesterday's Weather and Radiation Level:
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Hong Kong Observatory
Maximum Air Temperature                     32.2 C
Minimum Air Temperature                     27.6 C
Grass Minimum Temperature                   26.8 C
Relative Humidity                        67 - 91 Percent
Rainfall                                     0.2 mm 
Total rainfall since 1st January          1706.7 mm
Against an average of                     1347.0 mm

Other Stations                Min                  Max
King's Park                  27.2 C               31.9 C
Wong Chuk Hang               28.2 C               32.2 C
Ta Kwu Ling                  26.9 C               32.8 C
Lau Fau Shan                 25.8 C               33.1 C
Tai Po                       27.0 C               30.9 C
Sha Tin                      27.2 C               32.5 C
Tuen Mun                     26.6 C               33.6 C
Tseung Kwan O                26.8 C               32.1 C
Sai Kung                     27.8 C               31.3 C
Cheung Chau                  26.7 C               30.2 C
Chek Lap Kok                 27.8 C               34.7 C
Tsing Yi                     26.5 C               33.2 C
Shek Kong                    26.2 C               32.7 C
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon            25.1 C               31.1 C
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley   25.7 C               31.9 C
Hong Kong Park               26.5 C               30.9 C
Shau Kei Wan                 27.4 C               31.0 C
Kowloon City                 27.1 C               32.0 C
Happy Valley                 27.7 C               33.2 C
Wong Tai Sin                 26.9 C               31.8 C
Stanley                      26.7 C               31.7 C
Kwun Tong                    27.5 C               31.3 C
Sham Shui Po                 27.0 C               32.8 C
Kai Tak Runway Park          28.1 C               31.2 C
Yuen Long Park               25.6 C               33.6 C
Tai Mei Tuk               26.6 C               31.6 C

Duration of sunshine (King's Park):              7.2 H
The mean UV index recorded at King's Park yesterday was 5,
the UV intensity was Moderate.
The maximum UV index for yesterday was 11.
 

Yesterday's (21 Jul 2017) average ambient gamma radiation
dose rate taken outdoors in Hong Kong ranged from 0.07 to
0.14 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                           0.07
Tap Mun                             0.08
Kat O                               0.08
Yuen Ng Fan                         0.11
Tai Mei Tuk                         0.11
Sha Tau Kok                         0.10
Kwun Tong                           0.11
Sai Wan Ho                          0.09
King's Park                         0.14
Tsim Bei Tsui                       0.13
Cape D'Aguilar                      0.12
Chek Lap Kok                        0.14

Note

      

    1. From readings taken at various locations in Hong Kong during
the period 1987-2016, 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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