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Bulletin issued at 12:02 HKT 27/Aug/2017

At noon at the Hong Kong Observatory the air temperature was 26 degrees Celsius and the relative humidity 98 per cent.
During the past hour the mean UV Index recorded at King's Park was 0.2. The intensity of UV radiation was low.

Please be reminded that:

The Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 has been issued.
The Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal has been issued.
The Thunderstorm Warning has been issued. It will remain effective until 1:30 p.m. today. Isolated thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong.

The air temperatures at other places were:

King's Park 25 degrees;
Wong Chuk Hang 26 degrees;
Ta Kwu Ling 26 degrees;
Lau Fau Shan 25 degrees;
Tai Po 26 degrees;
Sha Tin 26 degrees;
Tuen Mun 26 degrees;
Tseung Kwan O 26 degrees;
Sai Kung 26 degrees;
Cheung Chau 25 degrees;
Chek Lap Kok 27 degrees;
Tsing Yi 26 degrees;
Shek Kong 27 degrees;
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon 25 degrees;
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley 25 degrees;
Hong Kong Park 26 degrees;
Shau Kei Wan 25 degrees;
Kowloon City 25 degrees;
Happy Valley 26 degrees;
Wong Tai Sin 25 degrees;
Stanley 26 degrees;
Kwun Tong 26 degrees;
Sham Shui Po 26 degrees;
Kai Tak Runway Park 26 degrees;
Yuen Long Park 27 degrees.

Between 10:45 and 11:45 a.m., the rainfall recorded in various regions were:

Islands District 2 to 23 mm;
Sha Tin 6 to 15 mm;
Tai Po 6 to 13 mm;
Tuen Mun 4 to 12 mm;
Sai Kung 4 to 10 mm;
Central & Western District 6 to 10 mm;
North District 5 to 10 mm;
Southern District 4 to 9 mm;
Wong Tai Sin 4 to 9 mm;
Eastern District 4 to 9 mm;
Yuen Long 4 to 8 mm;
Wan Chai 6 to 8 mm;
Tsuen Wan 3 to 8 mm;
Yau Tsim Mong 5 to 8 mm;
Kwai Tsing 1 to 8 mm;
Kowloon City 4 to 6 mm;
Sham Shui Po 4 to 6 mm;
Kwun Tong 5 to 6 mm.

102.5 millimetres of rainfall were recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory between midnight last night and midday today.

Here is the information on Severe Tropical Storm Pakhar:
Location: 22.4 degrees north, 112.5 degrees east; Maximum sustained wind near its centre: 90 km/h.


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


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Bulletin updated at 11:55 HKT 27/Aug/2017

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

Weather forecast for this afternoon and tonight

Gale force southeasterly winds. Winds will moderate gradually. Cloudy with occasional heavy squally showers and thunderstorms. Seas will be very rough with swells.

Outlook : There will still be heavy showers at first 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 09:00 HKT 27/Aug/2017

STORM WARNING AREAS: HONG KONG, KWANGTUNG AND PARACEL.
GALE WARNING AREA: PRATAS.

GENERAL SITUATION AT 262100 UTC:
FOR DETAILS ON SEVERE TROPICAL STORM PAKHAR (1714), PLEASE REFER TO THE 3-HRLY SHIPPING WARNINGS.

MARINE FORECAST FOR 24 HOURS FROM 270100 UTC:

HONG KONG= SE UP TO 11, 6-7 LATER. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 12 M, 3-4 M LATER. SWELL SE 3 M. TEMP 28-27 C. =
KWANGTUNG= CYCLONIC 11, BEC S TO SE 8-9. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 12 M, BEC 8 M. SWELL SE 3 M. =
TAIWAN STRAIT= SE 5-6. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL SE 2 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= SE 6-7, UP TO 9 AT FIRST. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 3-4 M, UP TO 8 M AT FIRST. SWELL SE 3 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= S TO SE 5-6. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL SE 3 M. =
PARACEL= S TO SE UP TO 11, BEC 7-8. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 12 M, BEC 4-6 M. SWELL SE 3 M. =
TONKIN= NE 5-6, S 6 LATER. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL S 2 M. =
DANANG= NE 5, S 6 LATER. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL S 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 12:30 HKT 27/Aug/2017

    Weather information for south China coastal waters issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 12:30 p.m. on 27 August 2017

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

    Weather Situation:
    At noon, Severe Tropical Storm Pakhar with maximum sustained winds of about 90 kilometres per hour near its centre was located at 22.4 degrees north, 112.5 degrees east. It is forecast to move northwest at about 25 kilometres per hour into inland Guangdong and weaken gradually.

    Area forecasts for the next 24 hours

    Hong Kong Adjacent Waters:
    Southeast up to force 9, force 6 to 7 later.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    High seas.

    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 8 at first.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Very rough seas.

    South of Hong Kong and Shangchuan Dao:
    South to southeast up to force 9.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    High seas.

    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 southeast force 8
      Visibility 6 Kilometres

    Shantou Wind east force 2
      Visibility 25 Kilometres

    Dongsha Wind south-southeast force 5
      Visibility 9 Kilometres in rain

    Macau Wind south-southeast force 4
      Visibility 19 Kilometres

    Xisha Wind southwest force 4
      Visibility 1400 Metres in showers

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    Bulletin issued at 09:30 HKT 27/AUG/2017
    (Next update at 17:30 HKT 27/AUG/2017)
    I.   SIGNIFICANT WEATHER WITHIN 100 KILOMETER RADIUS OF H.K :
     STORM FORCE WINDS.
     SEV TURB AND SEV GUSTS.
     ISOL CUNIM/TS AND ASSOCIATED HAZARDS.
II.  SYNOPSIS OF THE WEATHER SITUATION :
     AT 9 A.M., SEVERE TROPICAL STORM PAKHAR WAS
     CENTRED NEAR 21.9 DEGREES NORTH 113.4 DEGREES
     EAST AND IS FORECAST TO MOVE NORTH-NORTHWEST AT
     ABOUT 15 KNOTS TOWARDS THE WEST OF THE PEARL
     RIVER ESTUARY.
III. FORECAST FOR 100-KILOMETER RADIUS AROUND HONG KONG
     FROM 1000 TO 2000 HKT:
             WIND                           TEMPERATURE (DEG. C)
   A.   SURFACE:  110/30-35G45 BEC 150/20-25
                  TEMPO VRB/25G35 IN TS
       OFFSHORE:  130/45-50G60 BEC 150/25-30           26-28
   B.   2000 FT:  130/55-60G70 BEC 150/25-30           23
   C.   5000 FT:  130/55 BEC 160/30                    19
   D.  10000 FT:  140/50 BEC 160/30                    11
   E.  18000 FT:  140/45 BEC 160/25                    MS2
   F.  24000 FT:  130/45 BEC 160/25                    MS11
   G.  30000 FT:  120/45 BEC 160/25                    MS24
   H. INVERSION LEVEL(S) (ONLY WHEN BELOW 5000 FEET) : 
      NIL.
   I. WEATHER       : 
      CLOUDY WITH OCCASIONAL HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS
      AND A FEW THUNDERSTORMS.
   J. CLOUD (HEIGHT ABOVE MSL) : 
      FEW 1500 FT  SCT 2500 FT  BKN 8000 FT.  TEMPO
      FEW CB 800 FT  SCT 1500 FT  BKN 4000 FT.
   K. VISIBILITY    : 9 KM.
                      TEMPO 1500 M IN SHOWERS/THUNDERSTORMS.
   L. 0 DEG. C LEVEL: 17000 FT      10 DEG. C LEVEL(S) : 11000 FT
   M. TURBULENCE    : MOD TO SEV.
   N. SEA STATE     : 4.0-10.0 M    SEA TEMPERATURE    : 27 DEG
IV.  FURTHER OUTLOOK: 
     FRESH TO STRONG SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS.  CLOUDY
     WITH SQUALLY SHOWERS AND A FEW 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
(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 09:35 HKT on 27 Aug 17

    VHHK SIGMET 1 VALID 270135/270500 VHHH- VHHK HONG KONG FIR EMBD TS FCST W OF LINE N2318 E11618 - N2006 E11648 TOP FL500 MOV W 15KT NC= VHHK SIGMET 21 VALID 262220/270300 VHHH- VHHK HONG KONG FIR TC PAKHAR PSN N2112 E11406 CB OBS AT 2100Z WI 180NM OF TC CENTRE TOP FL500 NC FCST AT 0300Z TC CENTRE PSN N2154 E11242=

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    Bulletin issued at 12:10 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 is in force.

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

    At noon, Severe Tropical Storm Pakhar was centred about 170 kilometres west of Hong Kong (near 22.4 degrees north 112.5 degrees east) and is forecast to move northwest at about 25 kilometres per hour into inland Guangdong and weaken gradually.

    With Pakhar making landfall and departing Hong Kong, local winds are moderating. However, under the influence of Pakhar's rainbands, high winds are still affecting the southwestern part of Hong Kong. The Observatory will consider issuing the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 before 2 p.m. when local winds weaken further.

    With heavy squally showers, there may be flooding in low-lying areas. Seas will still 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 Cheung Chau and Chek Lap Kok were 75 and 62 kilometres per hour with maximum gusts 87 and 84 kilometres per hour respectively.

    (Precautionary Announcements with No. 8 Signal)

    1. Flights at Hong Kong International Airport may be affected by the weather. Please contact your airline for the latest flight information before departing for the airport.

    2. Although the tropical cyclone is moving away from Hong Kong, gales are expected to persist for some time. You are advised to stay indoors until winds moderate and it is safe to go out. On no account should you touch electric cables that have been blown loose.

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    Bulletin issued at 12:30 HKT 27/Aug/2017


    Tropical Cyclone Warning

    At 270300 UTC, Severe Tropical Storm Pakhar (1714) with central pressure 984 hectopascals was centred within 60 nautical miles of two two point two degrees north (22.2 N) one one two point seven degrees east (112.7 E) and is forecast to move northwest at about 14 knots for the next 24 hours.

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

    Radius of over 33 knot winds 60 nautical miles.
    Radius of over 47 knot winds 30 nautical miles.
    Radius of over 2 metre waves 150 nautical miles.

    Forecast position and intensity at 280300 UTC
    Two three point eight degrees north (23.8 N)
    One zero seven point four degrees east (107.4 E)
    Maximum winds 25 knots.

    Forecast position and intensity at 290300 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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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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