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Bulletin issued at 12:02 HKT 03/Sep/2017

At noon at the Hong Kong Observatory the air temperature was 28 degrees Celsius and the relative humidity 85 per cent.
During the past hour the mean UV Index recorded at King's Park was 4. The intensity of UV radiation was moderate.

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 31 degrees;
Lau Fau Shan 30 degrees;
Tai Po 30 degrees;
Sha Tin 32 degrees;
Tuen Mun 30 degrees;
Tseung Kwan O 31 degrees;
Sai Kung 31 degrees;
Cheung Chau 28 degrees;
Chek Lap Kok 30 degrees;
Tsing Yi 29 degrees;
Shek Kong 30 degrees;
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon 29 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 31 degrees;
Sham Shui Po 29 degrees;
Kai Tak Runway Park 29 degrees;
Yuen Long Park 33 degrees;
Tai Mei Tuk 31 degrees.

7.3 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 Mawar:
Location: 22.1 degrees north, 116.6 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 11:45 HKT 03/Sep/2017

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

Weather forecast for this afternoon and tonight

Mainly cloudy with squally showers and thunderstorms. Visibility relatively low over some areas at first. Moderate west to northwesterly winds. Winds will strengthen slightly tonight. There will be swells.

Outlook : There will still be squally showers tomorrow. Sunny periods in the following few days.


(The above forecast period is valid up to 23:59 HKT today, 03/09/2017; 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 03/Sep/2017

STORM WARNING AREA: KWANGTUNG.
GALE WARNING AREAS: TAIWAN STRAIT AND PRATAS.

GENERAL SITUATION AT 022100 UTC:
FOR DETAILS ON SEVERE TROPICAL STORM MAWAR (1716), PLEASE REFER TO THE 3-HRLY SHIPPING WARNINGS.

MARINE FORECAST FOR 24 HOURS FROM 030100 UTC:

HONG KONG= NW 4-5, BEC SW UP TO 6. DOWN TO 1000 M IN OCNL SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 2 M, BEC 3 M. SWELL S TO SW 2 M. TEMP 29-26 C. =
KWANGTUNG= W TO SW 6-7, CYCLONIC UP TO 11 IN E AT FIRST. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 3-4 M, UP TO 12 M IN E AT FIRST. SWELL S TO SW 3 M. =
TAIWAN STRAIT= E TO SE 5-6, UP TO 9 IN S AT FIRST. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M, UP TO 8 M IN S AT FIRST. SWELL NE 3 M. =
BASHI= S TO SW 5-6, 7 IN W AT FIRST. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M, UP TO 4 M IN W AT FIRST. SWELL S TO SW 3 M. =
PRATAS= S TO SW 6-7, UP TO 9 IN N AT FIRST. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 3-4 M, UP TO 8 M IN N AT FIRST. SWELL S TO SW 3 M. =
BALINTANG= S TO SW 5-6. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL S TO SW 3 M. =
SCARBOROUGH= SW 5-6. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL S TO SW 2-3 M. =
PARACEL= S TO SW 4-5, OCNL 6. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 3 M. SWELL S TO SW 2-3 M. =
TONKIN= S 4-5. ISOL SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 2 M. =
DANANG= S 4-5. ISOL SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 2 M. SWELL S TO SW 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 03/Sep/2017

    Weather information for south China coastal waters issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 12:30 p.m. on 03 September 2017

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

    Weather Situation:
    At noon, Severe Tropical Storm Mawar with maximum sustained winds of about 90 kilometres per hour near its centre was located near 22.1 degrees north, 116.6 degrees east. It is forecast to move north-northwest at about 12 kilometres per hour in the general direction of the coast of eastern Guangdong.

    Area forecasts for the next 24 hours

    Hong Kong Adjacent Waters:
    West to northwest force 4 to 5, becoming southwest up to force 6.
    Squally showers and thunderstorms. Visibility relatively low in some areas at first.
    Moderate to rough seas.

    Nan'ao:
    South to southeast force 7 to 8, force 9 at first.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    High seas.

    Shanwei:
    Cyclonic force 10 to 11, becoming southwest force 9.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Very high to phenomenal seas.

    South of Hong Kong:
    West to southwest force 5 to 6.
    Heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Moderate to rough seas.

    Shangchuan Dao:
    West to southwest force 5 to 6.
    Scattered squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Moderate to rough seas.

    Outlook for the next 48 hours
    Southwesterly winds of force 5 to 6. Heavy squally showers and thunderstorms at first.

    Latest reports from south China coastal weather stations
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    Waglan Island Wind west-northwest force 5
      Visibility 6 Kilometres

    Shantou Wind east-northeast force 2
      Visibility 20 Kilometres in showers

    Dongsha Wind west-southwest force 4
      Visibility 8 Kilometres in rain

    Macau Wind west force 2
      Visibility 7 Kilometres

    Xisha Wind south-southwest force 4
      Visibility 18 Kilometres

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    Bulletin issued at 09:30 HKT 03/SEP/2017
    (Next update at 17:30 HKT 03/SEP/2017)
    I.   SIGNIFICANT WEATHER WITHIN 100 KILOMETER RADIUS OF H.K :
     STRONG 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 MAWAR WAS
     CENTRED NEAR 21.8 DEGREES NORTH, 116.7 DEGREES
     EAST. IT IS FORECAST TO MOVE NORTH-NORTHWEST
     SLOWLY IN THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF THE COAST OF
     EASTERN GUANGDONG.
III. FORECAST FOR 100-KILOMETER RADIUS AROUND HONG KONG
     FROM 1000 TO 2000 HKT:
             WIND                           TEMPERATURE (DEG. C)
   A.   SURFACE:  340/5-10
                  BEC 280/10-15
                  TEMPO VRB/20G35 IN TS
       OFFSHORE:  340/15-20
                  BEC 260/20-25                        27-31
   B.   2000 FT:  340/15-20
                  BEC 260/20-25, OCNL 30               24
   C.   5000 FT:  360/15-20
                  BEC 260/20-25. OCNL 30               19
   D.  10000 FT:  010/25-30                            11
   E.  18000 FT:  040/20-25                            MS1
   F.  24000 FT:  040/20-25                            MS11
   G.  30000 FT:  060/25-30                            MS26
   H. INVERSION LEVEL(S) (ONLY WHEN BELOW 5000 FEET) : 
      NIL.
   I. WEATHER       : 
      CLOUDY WITH OCCASIONAL SQUALLY SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
      LOCALISED MIST.
   J. CLOUD (HEIGHT ABOVE MSL) : 
      FEW 2000 FT  SCT 4000 FT.  
      TEMPO FEW CB 1000 FT  SCT 2000 FT  BKN 4000 FT.
   K. VISIBILITY    : 7 KM.  TEMPO 3000 M IN SHOWERS/MIST.  
                      TEMPO 2000 M IN TS.
   L. 0 DEG. C LEVEL: 17500 FT      10 DEG. C LEVEL(S) : 11000 FT
   M. TURBULENCE    : MOD TO SEV
   N. SEA STATE     : 2.5-3.5 M     SEA TEMPERATURE    : 27 DEG
IV.  FURTHER OUTLOOK: 
     FRESH TO STRONG SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS.  
     CLOUDY WITH 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
(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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    The latest significant weather information
    issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 12:35 HKT on 03 Sep 17

    VHHK SIGMET 1 VALID 030135/030600 VHHH- VHHK HONG KONG FIR TC MAWAR PSN N2148 E11648 CB OBS AT 0000Z WI 240NM OF TC CENTRE TOP FL450 INTSF FCST AT 0600Z TC CENTRE PSN N2224 E11636= VHHK SIGMET 3 VALID 030435/030900 VHHH- VHHK HONG KONG FIR TC MAWAR PSN N2200 E11636 CB OBS AT 0300Z WI 240NM OF TC CENTRE TOP FL450 NC FCST AT 0900Z TC CENTRE PSN N2230 E11618=

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    Bulletin issued at 11:45 HKT 03/Sep/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 noon, Severe Tropical Storm Mawar was estimated to be about 250 kilometres east of Hong Kong (near 22.1 degrees north 116.6 degrees east) and is forecast to move north-northwest at about 12 kilometres per hour in the general direction of the coast of eastern Guangdong.

    In the past few hours, Mawar was moving steadily towards the eastern coast of Guangdong. Unless Mawar takes a track closer to Hong Kong, local winds are not expected to strengthen significantly in the afternoon. The chance of issuing the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 this afternoon is low.

    According to the present forecast track, Mawar will make landfall over the area between Shanwei and Shantou tonight.

    Rainbands associated with Mawar will affect Hong Kong occasionally. Members of the public should take note of the latest weather situation in planning outdoor activities.

    (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. 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.

    3. 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 12:30 HKT 03/Sep/2017


    Tropical Cyclone Warning

    At 030300 UTC, Severe Tropical Storm Mawar (1716) with central pressure 984 hectopascals was centred within 60 nautical miles of two two point zero degrees north (22.0 N) one one six point six degrees east (116.6 E) and is forecast to move northwest or north-northwest at about 6 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 over northern semicircle, 60 nautical miles elsewhere.
    Radius of over 47 knot winds 30 nautical miles.
    Radius of over 2 metre waves 120 nautical miles.

    Forecast position and intensity at 040300 UTC
    Two three point six degrees north (23.6 N)
    One one four point eight degrees east (114.8 E)
    Maximum winds 30 knots.

    Forecast position and intensity at 050300 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 03/Sep/2017 
    HKO Readings & Radiation Level

Yesterday's Weather and Radiation Level:
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Maximum Air Temperature                     30.4 C
Minimum Air Temperature                     26.4 C
Grass Minimum Temperature                   25.9 C
Relative Humidity                        74 - 91 Percent
Rainfall                                     1.0 mm 
Total rainfall since 1st January          2256.4 mm
Against an average of                     1929.1 mm

Other Stations                Min                  Max
King's Park                  26.3 C               30.7 C
Wong Chuk Hang               24.5 C               31.0 C
Ta Kwu Ling                  24.7 C               32.0 C
Lau Fau Shan                 24.5 C               31.8 C
Tai Po                       25.1 C               31.0 C
Sha Tin                      25.3 C               32.3 C
Tuen Mun                     25.0 C               31.6 C
Tseung Kwan O                24.5 C               31.3 C
Sai Kung                     25.5 C               31.6 C
Cheung Chau                  24.8 C               31.7 C
Chek Lap Kok                 25.6 C               32.9 C
Tsing Yi                     25.3 C               31.5 C
Shek Kong                    25.2 C               32.5 C
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon            24.6 C               30.7 C
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley   24.2 C               31.7 C
Hong Kong Park               24.4 C               31.3 C
Shau Kei Wan                 25.0 C               32.4 C
Kowloon City                 25.9 C               31.6 C
Happy Valley                 25.3 C               32.4 C
Wong Tai Sin                 24.5 C               31.9 C
Stanley                      25.2 C               30.5 C
Kwun Tong                    26.0 C               31.7 C
Sham Shui Po                 25.9 C               32.1 C
Kai Tak Runway Park          25.8 C               31.1 C
Yuen Long Park               25.6 C               32.5 C
Tai Mei Tuk               25.3 C               32.2 C

Duration of sunshine (King's Park):              1.1 H
The mean UV index recorded at King's Park yesterday was 3,
the UV intensity was Moderate.
The maximum UV index for yesterday was 6.
Sea surface temperature (Waglan Island):        27.3 C 

Yesterday's (02 Sep 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                         0.12
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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