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Bulletin issued at 05:11 HKT 27/Aug/2017

At 5 a.m. at the Hong Kong Observatory the air temperature was 25 degrees Celsius and the relative humidity 96 per cent.

Please be reminded that:

The Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 was issued at 5:10 a.m.
The Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal was issued at 5:10 a.m.

The air temperatures at other places were:

King's Park 24 degrees;
Wong Chuk Hang 25 degrees;
Ta Kwu Ling 25 degrees;
Lau Fau Shan 24 degrees;
Sha Tin 26 degrees;
Tuen Mun 25 degrees;
Tseung Kwan O 25 degrees;
Sai Kung 26 degrees;
Cheung Chau 24 degrees;
Chek Lap Kok 25 degrees;
Tsing Yi 25 degrees;
Shek Kong 25 degrees;
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon 24 degrees;
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley 25 degrees;
Hong Kong Park 25 degrees;
Shau Kei Wan 24 degrees;
Kowloon City 24 degrees;
Happy Valley 25 degrees;
Wong Tai Sin 24 degrees;
Stanley 25 degrees;
Kwun Tong 25 degrees;
Sham Shui Po 25 degrees;
Kai Tak Runway Park 25 degrees;
Yuen Long Park 25 degrees;
Tai Mei Tuk 24 degrees.

Between 3:45 and 4:45 a.m., the rainfall recorded in various regions were:

Southern District 17 to 27 mm;
Wan Chai 19 to 22 mm;
Central & Western District 13 to 22 mm;
Kwun Tong 18 to 21 mm;
Kowloon City 14 to 20 mm;
Eastern District 12 to 20 mm;
Sham Shui Po 15 to 20 mm;
Wong Tai Sin 10 to 20 mm;
Islands District 5 to 19 mm;
Sai Kung 9 to 18 mm;
Yau Tsim Mong 16 to 18 mm;
Kwai Tsing 11 to 17 mm;
Yuen Long 3 to 15 mm;
Sha Tin 3 to 15 mm;
Tsuen Wan 9 to 15 mm;
Tai Po 6 to 14 mm;
North District 5 to 12 mm;
Tuen Mun 3 to 7 mm.

Here is the information on Severe Tropical Storm Pakhar:
Location: 21.0 degrees north, 114.2 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 05:15 HKT 27/Aug/2017

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

Weather forecast for today

Strong to gale force southeasterly winds, occasionally storm force offshore and on high ground. Winds will moderate tonight. Cloudy with frequent heavy rain and squalls. Seas will be very rough with swells. Temperatures will linger around 26 degrees during the day.

Outlook : There will still be showers tomorrow. Weather will improve in the following couple of days.


(The above forecast period is valid up to 23:59 HKT today, 27/08/2017; Regular update at : around 45 minutes past each hour, 16:15 HKT and 23:15 HKT)

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Bulletin issued at 21:00 HKT 26/Aug/2017

STORM WARNING AREAS: HONG KONG, KWANGTUNG, PRATAS AND PARACEL.
GALE WARNING AREAS: BASHI, BALINTANG AND SCARBOROUGH.

GENERAL SITUATION AT 260900 UTC:
FOR DETAILS ON TROPICAL STORM PAKHAR (1714), PLEASE REFER TO THE 3-HRLY SHIPPING WARNINGS.

MARINE FORECAST FOR 24 HOURS FROM 261300 UTC:

HONG KONG= NE 7-8, BEC SE UP TO 11 TOMORROW. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 4-6 M, BEC 12 M. SWELL SE 3-5 M. TEMP 26-29 C. =
KWANGTUNG= E TO NE UP TO 9, BEC CYCLONIC 11. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 8 M, BEC 12 M. SWELL SE 3-5 M. =
TAIWAN STRAIT= SE 5-6, OCNL 7. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 4 M. SWELL SE 2 M. =
BASHI= E TO SE 7, UP TO 8 AT FIRST. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 6 M. SWELL SE 3 M. =
PRATAS= CYCLONIC 11, BEC SE UP TO 9. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 12 M. SWELL SE 3-5 M. =
BALINTANG= E TO SE 7, UP TO 8 AT FIRST. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 6 M. SWELL SE 3 M. =
SCARBOROUGH= S TO SE 7-8, UP TO 9 AT FIRST. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 8 M. SWELL S 3 M. =
PARACEL= E TO NE UP TO 9, BEC CYCLONIC 11. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 8 M, BEC 12 M. SWELL E TO NE 3-5 M. =
TONKIN= E TO NE 5-6, S UP TO 7 LATER. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M, UP TO 4 M LATER. SWELL S 2 M. =
DANANG= E TO NE 5-6, S UP TO 7 LATER. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M, UP TO 4 M LATER. SWELL S 2 M. =
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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 05:30 HKT 27/Aug/2017

    Weather information for south China coastal waters issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 5:30 a.m. on 27 August 2017

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

    Weather Situation:
    At 5 a.m., Severe Tropical Storm Pakhar with maximum sustained winds of about 110 kilometres per hour near its centre was located at 21.0 degrees north, 114.2 degrees east. It is forecast to move northwest at about 30 kilometres per hour towards the west of the Pearl River Estuary.

    Area forecasts for the next 24 hours

    Hong Kong Adjacent Waters:
    Southeast force 6 to 7, up to force 11 at first.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Rough seas, very high at first.

    Nan'ao:
    South to southeast force 5 to 6, up to force 7 at first.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Moderate to rough seas.

    Shanwei:
    South to southeast force 6 to 7, up to force 11 at first.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Rough seas, very high at first.

    South of Hong Kong and Shangchuan Dao:
    South to southeast force 7 to 8, cyclonic up to force 11 at first.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Very rough seas, very high at first.

    Outlook for the next 48 hours
    South to southeasterly winds of force 5 to 6. Squally showers and thunderstorms.

    Latest reports from south China coastal weather stations
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    Waglan Island Wind east-northeast force 11 with gusts to force 12
      Visibility 1100 Metres

    Shantou Wind east force 2
      Visibility 30 Kilometres

    Macau Wind north force 6
      Visibility 3800 Metres in rain

    Xisha Wind south-southwest force 2
      Visibility 30 Kilometres

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    Bulletin issued at 01:30 HKT 27/AUG/2017
    (Next update at 9:00-9:30 HKT 27/AUG/2017)
    I.   SIGNIFICANT WEATHER WITHIN 100 KILOMETER RADIUS OF H.K :
     SEV TURB AND SEV GUSTS.  
     STORM FORCE WINDS. 
     ISOL CUNIM/TS AND ASSOCIATED HAZARDS.
II.  SYNOPSIS OF THE WEATHER SITUATION :
     AT 1 A.M.,  SEVERE TROPICAL STORM PAKHAR WAS
     CENTRED AT 20.3 DEGREES NORTH, 115.3 DEGREES
     EAST. IT IS FORECAST TO MOVE NORTHWEST AT ABOUT
     16 KNOTS CLOSER TO THE COAST OF GUANGDONG.
III. FORECAST FOR 100-KILOMETER RADIUS AROUND HONG KONG
     FROM 0200 TO 1200 HKT:
             WIND                           TEMPERATURE (DEG. C)
   A.   SURFACE:  040/20-25G35
                  BECMG 120/25-35G45
                  TEMPO VRB/25G40 IN TS
       OFFSHORE:  040/30-40G50
                  BECMG 150/45-50G60                   25-28
   B.   2000 FT:  070/30-35G50
                  BECMG 150/45-55G65                   22
   C.   5000 FT:  090/40
                  BECMG 120/50                         19
   D.  10000 FT:  080/40
                  BECMG 120/45                         11
   E.  18000 FT:  090/35
                  BECMG 130/45                         MS2
   F.  24000 FT:  090/25
                  BECMG 110/45                         MS12
   G.  30000 FT:  120/25
                  BECMG 130/45                         MS25
   H. INVERSION LEVEL(S) (ONLY WHEN BELOW 5000 FEET) : 
      NIL.
   I. WEATHER       : 
      CLOUDY WITH OCCASIONAL HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS
      AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.
   J. CLOUD (HEIGHT ABOVE MSL) : 
      FEW 2000 FT  SCT 3500 FT TEMPO FEW 800 FT CB
      SCT 2000 FT BKN 5000 FT
   K. VISIBILITY    : 9 KM.  TEMPO 2500 M IN SHOWERS. TEMPO 1500 M IN TS.
   L. 0 DEG. C LEVEL: 17000 FT      10 DEG. C LEVEL(S) : 10200 FT
   M. TURBULENCE    : MOD TO SEV
   N. SEA STATE     : 4.0-12.0 M    SEA TEMPERATURE    : 27 DEG
IV.  FURTHER OUTLOOK: 
     STRONG TO OCCASIONALLY GALE SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS,
     STORM FORCE OFFSHORE, BECOMING MODERATE TO FRESH
     SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS.  CLOUDY WITH OCCASIONAL
     HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.=

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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
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(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 17 VALID 261925/262400 VHHH- VHHK HONG KONG FIR TC PAKHAR PSN N2036 E11448 CB OBS AT 1800Z WI 210NM OF TC CENTRE TOP FL480 NC FCST AT 2400Z TC CENTRE PSN N2124 E11324= VHHK SIGMET 19 VALID 261925/270000 VHHH- VHHK HONG KONG FIR TC PAKHAR PSN N2036 E11448 CB OBS AT 1800Z WI 210NM OF TC CENTRE TOP FL480 NC FCST AT 0000Z TC CENTRE PSN N2124 E11324=

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    Bulletin issued at 05:15 HKT 27/Aug/2017

    Tropical Cyclone Warning Bulletin

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

    The No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal was issued at 5:10 a.m.

    This means that winds with mean speeds of 63 kilometres per hour or more are expected from the southeast quarter.

    At 5 a.m., Severe Tropical Storm Pakhar was centred about 140 kilometres south of Hong Kong (near 21.0 degrees north 114.2 degrees east) and is forecast to move northwest at about 30 kilometres per hour towards the west of the Pearl River Estuary.

    Local winds are strengthening, reaching occasional storm force over offshore areas and on high ground. According to the present forecast track, Pakhar will be closest to Hong Kong in the next few hours, skirting within 150 kilometres southwest of the territory and landing to the west of the Pearl River Estuary around noon. Unless Pakhar intensifies further, the chance of issuing higher signal will not be high.

    Rainbands associated with Pakhar are bringing frequent heavy rain and squalls to Hong Kong. There may be flooding in low-lying areas. Seas will be very rough with swells. Members of the public are advised to stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports.

    In the past hour, the maximum sustained winds recorded at Tate's Cairn, Tap Mun and Cheung Chau Beach were 96, 73 and 71 kilometres per hour with maximum gusts 140, 94 and 90 kilometres per hour respectively.

    (Precautionary Announcements with No. 8 Signal)

    1. Complete all precautions in your home. Lock all windows and doors, fit bars into position and insert reinforced shutters and gates if they are available. Adhesive tape fixed to large window-panes in exposed positions will reduce damage by broken glass. Storm water drains should be cleared of leaves and rubbish.

    2. Do not stand near windows on the exposed side of your home. Move all furniture and valuables away from these areas. Make sure you have a safe place to shelter, should windows be broken.

    3. Please listen to radio or watch TV for the latest weather information broadcast. You can also browse the Hong Kong Observatory's web site for the information.
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    Bulletin issued at 03:30 HKT 27/Aug/2017


    Tropical Cyclone Warning

    At 261800 UTC, Severe Tropical Storm Pakhar (1714) with central pressure 984 hectopascals was centred within 60 nautical miles of two zero point six degrees north (20.6 N) one one four point eight degrees east (114.8 E) and is forecast to move northwest at about 16 knots for the next 24 hours.

    Maximum winds near the centre are estimated to be 50 knots.

    Radius of over 33 knot winds 90 nautical miles.
    Radius of over 47 knot winds 60 nautical miles.
    Radius of over 2 metre waves 180 nautical miles.

    Forecast position and intensity at 271800 UTC
    Two three point four degrees north (23.4 N)
    One zero nine point zero degrees east (109.0 E)
    Maximum winds 35 knots.

    Forecast position and intensity at 281800 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 27/Aug/2017 
    HKO Readings & Radiation Level

Yesterday's Weather and Radiation Level:
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Hong Kong Observatory
Maximum Air Temperature                     34.3 C
Minimum Air Temperature                     26.2 C
Grass Minimum Temperature                   25.7 C
Relative Humidity                        56 - 93 Percent
Rainfall                                     6.3 mm 
Total rainfall since 1st January          1980.8 mm
Against an average of                     1857.7 mm

Other Stations                Min                  Max
King's Park                  25.9 C               33.3 C
Wong Chuk Hang               26.9 C               33.8 C
Ta Kwu Ling                  24.7 C               34.8 C
Lau Fau Shan                 25.8 C               35.1 C
Tai Po                       25.7 C               33.2 C
Sha Tin                      26.6 C               33.9 C
Tuen Mun                     25.7 C               34.4 C
Tseung Kwan O                25.7 C               33.5 C
Sai Kung                     26.9 C               33.1 C
Cheung Chau                  25.1 C               34.2 C
Chek Lap Kok                 27.1 C               36.1 C
Tsing Yi                     26.4 C               34.9 C
Shek Kong                    25.2 C               35.5 C
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon            24.7 C               33.8 C
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley   25.5 C               34.2 C
Hong Kong Park               25.8 C               33.9 C
Shau Kei Wan                 25.7 C               32.1 C
Kowloon City                 25.5 C               33.8 C
Happy Valley                 27.0 C               34.2 C
Wong Tai Sin                 25.9 C               33.7 C
Stanley                      26.3 C               32.7 C
Kwun Tong                    25.8 C               32.6 C
Sham Shui Po                 26.3 C               34.1 C
Kai Tak Runway Park          26.5 C               32.2 C
Yuen Long Park               25.9 C               35.7 C

Duration of sunshine (King's Park):              9.9 H
The mean UV index recorded at King's Park yesterday was 6,
the UV intensity was High.
The maximum UV index for yesterday was 11.
Sea surface temperature (Waglan Island):        25.8 C 

Yesterday's (26 Aug 2017) average ambient gamma radiation
dose rate taken outdoors in Hong Kong ranged from 0.08 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                           0.08
Tap Mun                             0.09
Kat O                               0.08
Yuen Ng Fan                         0.11
Tai Mei Tuk                         0.12
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                      0.13
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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