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Bulletin issued at 12:02 HKT 14/Sep/2017

At noon at the Hong Kong Observatory the air temperature was 30 degrees Celsius and the relative humidity 61 per cent.
During the past hour the mean UV Index recorded at King's Park was 7. The intensity of UV radiation was high.

Please be reminded that:

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

No rainfall was recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory between midnight last night and midday today.

Here is the information on Super Typhoon Talim at noon:
Location: 26.9 degrees north, 124.4 degrees east.

Here is the information on Severe Tropical Storm Doksuri at noon:
Location: 16.3 degrees north, 111.6 degrees east.


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


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Bulletin updated at 12:20 HKT 14/Sep/2017

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

A northeast monsoon is affecting the south China coastal areas.

At noon, Severe Tropical Storm Doksuri was centred about 100 kilometres southwest of Xisha. It is forecast to move west-northwest at about 22 kilometres per hour in the general direction of the vicinity south of Hainan Island and Vietnam and intensify gradually. Meanwhile, Super Typhoon Talim was centred about 790 kilometres southwest of Kagoshima. It is forecast to move north at about 12 kilometres per hour across the East China Sea.

Weather forecast for this afternoon and tonight

Mainly fine. Dry and very hot in the afternoon. Isolated showers later. Moderate to fresh east to northeasterly winds.

Outlook : A few showers tomorrow. Mainly fine over the weekend and early next week.


(The above forecast period is valid up to 23:59 HKT today, 14/09/2017; 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 14/Sep/2017

HURRICANE WARNING AREAS: PARACEL AND DANANG.
STORM WARNING AREA: TONKIN.
GALE WARNING AREAS: KWANGTUNG, TAIWAN STRAIT AND SCARBOROUGH.

GENERAL SITUATION AT 132100 UTC:
FOR DETAILS ON SEVERE TROPICAL STORM DOKSURI (1719) AND SEVERE TYPHOON TALIM (1718), PLEASE REFER TO THE 3-HRLY SHIPPING WARNINGS.

MARINE FORECAST FOR 24 HOURS FROM 140100 UTC:

HONG KONG= E TO NE 5-6, OCNL 7. ISOL SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 4 M. SWELL E TO NE 2 M. TEMP 33-27 C. =
KWANGTUNG= E TO NE 6-7, UP TO 8 IN W. DOWN TO 1000 M IN OCNL SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS IN W. SEA UP TO 6 M. SWELL E TO NE 2 M. =
TAIWAN STRAIT= NE 7-8, SW 5-6 LATER. DOWN TO 4000 M IN ISOL SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 6 M. SWELL NE 3 M. =
BASHI= S TO SW 6-7. DOWN TO 4000 M IN ISOL SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 3-4 M. SWELL E TO NE 3 M. =
PRATAS= E TO NE 5-6. DOWN TO 4000 M IN ISOL SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL S 2-3 M. =
BALINTANG= S TO SW 5-6. DOWN TO 4000 M IN ISOL SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL E TO NE 3 M. =
SCARBOROUGH= S TO SE 6-7, UP TO 8 AT FIRST. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 6 M. SWELL S 2-3 M. =
PARACEL= CYCLONIC UP TO 12, S TO SE 6-7 LATER. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 14 M. SWELL E TO NE 3-5 M. =
TONKIN= N TO NE 6-7, UP TO 10 LATER. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 10 M. SWELL E TO NE 2-3 M. =
DANANG= N TO NE 6-7, CYCLONIC UP TO 12 LATER. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 3-4 M, UP TO 14 M LATER. SWELL E TO NE 3-5 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 12:30 HKT 14/Sep/2017

    Weather information for south China coastal waters issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 12:30 p.m. on 14 September 2017

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

    Weather Situation:
    A northeast monsoon is affecting the south China coastal waters.

    At noon, Severe Tropical Storm Doksuri with maximum sustained winds of about 105 kilometres per hour near its centre was located at 16.3 degrees north, 111.6 degrees east. It is forecast to move west-northwest at about 22 kilometres per hour in the general direction of the vicinity south of Hainan Island and Vietnam and intensify gradually. Meanwhile, Super Typhoon Talim with maximum sustained winds of about 185 kilometres per hour near its centre was located at 26.9 degrees north, 124.4 degrees east. It is forecast to move north at about 12 kilometres per hour across the East China Sea.

    Area forecasts for the next 24 hours

    Hong Kong Adjacent Waters:
    East to northeast force 5 to 6, occasionally force 7.
    Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
    Moderate to rough seas.

    Nan'ao and Shanwei:
    East to northeast force 5 to 6, occasionally force 7.
    Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
    Moderate to rough seas.

    South of Hong Kong:
    East to northeast force 6 to 7.
    Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
    Rough seas.

    Shangchuan Dao:
    East to northeast force 6 to 7, occasionally force 8.
    Scattered squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Rough to very rough seas.

    Outlook for the next 48 hours
    East to southeasterly winds of force 5 to 6.

    Latest reports from south China coastal weather stations
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    Waglan Island Wind east-northeast force 4
      Visibility 11 Kilometres

    Shantou Wind north-northeast force 1
      Visibility 14 Kilometres

    Dongsha Wind east-northeast force 4
      Visibility 10 Kilometres

    Macau Wind north-northeast force 3
      Visibility 23 Kilometres

    Xisha Wind east-southeast force 6
      Visibility 1700 Metres in showers

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    Bulletin issued at 09:30 HKT 14/SEP/2017
    (Next update at 17:30 HKT 14/SEP/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 :
     A STRONG NORTHEAST MONSOON IS AFFECTING THE
     SOUTH CHINA COASTAL AREAS.
     AT 9 A.M. SEVERE TROPICAL STORM DOKSURI WAS
     CENTRED NEAR 16.0 DEGREES NORTH, 112.3 DEGREES
     EAST. IT IS FORECAST TO MOVE WEST-NORTHWEST AT
     ABOUT 12 KNOTS IN THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF THE
     VICINITY OF SOUTHERN HAINAN ISLAND AND INTENSIFY
     GRADUALLY.
     MEANWHILE, SEVERE TYPHOON TALIM HAS INTENSIFIED
     TO SUPER TYHOON.
     AT 9 A.M. , TALIM WAS CENTRED NEAR 26.6 DEGREES
     NORTH, 124.6 DEGREES EAST.  IT IS FORECAST TO
     MOVE NORTH-NORTHWEST AT ABOUT 6 KNOTS ACROSS
     THE EAST CHINA SEA.
III. FORECAST FOR 100-KILOMETER RADIUS AROUND HONG KONG
     FROM 1000 TO 2000 HKT:
             WIND                           TEMPERATURE (DEG. C)
   A.   SURFACE:  080/10-15
                  TEMPO VRB/15G25 IN TS
       OFFSHORE:  080/20-25                            28-34
   B.   2000 FT:  080/20-25                            23
   C.   5000 FT:  080/25                               19
   D.  10000 FT:  090/15                               11
   E.  18000 FT:  100/20                               MS2
   F.  24000 FT:  100/15                               MS13
   G.  30000 FT:  080/15                               MS28
   H. INVERSION LEVEL(S) (ONLY WHEN BELOW 5000 FEET) : 
      NIL.
   I. WEATHER       : 
      MAINLY FINE WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
      THUNDERSTORMS.
   J. CLOUD (HEIGHT ABOVE MSL) : 
      FEW 2500 FT TEMPO FEW CB 1000 FT SCT 1500 FT
      BKN 5000 FT
   K. VISIBILITY    : 9 KM.  TEMPO 4000 M IN SHOWERS. TEMPO 2000 M IN TS.
   L. 0 DEG. C LEVEL: 17500 FT      10 DEG. C LEVEL(S) : 10600 FT
   M. TURBULENCE    : MOD TO SEV
   N. SEA STATE     : 3.0-4.0 M     SEA TEMPERATURE    : 28 DEG
IV.  FURTHER OUTLOOK: 
     MODERATE TO FRESH EAST TO NORTHEASTERLY WINDS,
     OCCASIONALLY STRONG OFFSHORE.  MAINLY CLOUDY
     WITH ISOLATED 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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    Bulletin issued at 12:31 HKT 14/Sep/2017


    Tropical Cyclone Warning

    At 140300 UTC, Super Typhoon Talim (1718) with central pressure 930 hectopascals was centred within 30 nautical miles of two six point eight degrees north (26.8 N) one two four point four degrees east (124.4 E) and is forecast to move north at about 6 knots for the next 24 hours.

    Maximum winds near the centre are estimated to be 100 knots.

    Radius of over 33 knot winds 180 nautical miles.
    Radius of over 47 knot winds 120 nautical miles.
    Radius of over 63 knot winds 60 nautical miles.
    Radius of over 2 metre waves 270 nautical miles.

    Forecast position and intensity at 150300 UTC
    Two eight point seven degrees north (28.7 N)
    One two four point nine degrees east (124.9 E)
    Maximum winds 95 knots.

    Forecast position and intensity at 160300 UTC
    Three zero point zero degrees north (30.0 N)
    One two seven point two degrees east (127.2 E)
    Maximum winds 80 knots.

    Forecast position and intensity at 170300 UTC
    Three three point four degrees north (33.4 N)
    One three two point five degrees east (132.5 E)
    Maximum winds 60 knots.

    Forecast position and intensity at 180300 UTC
    Become extratropical low.

    Bulletin issued at 12:30 HKT 14/Sep/2017


    Tropical Cyclone Warning

    At 140300 UTC, Severe Tropical Storm Doksuri (1719) with central pressure 975 hectopascals was centred within 60 nautical miles of one six point three degrees north (16.3 N) one one one point seven degrees east (111.7 E) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 12 knots for the next 24 hours.

    Maximum winds near the centre are estimated to be 60 knots.

    Radius of over 33 knot winds 180 nautical miles.
    Radius of over 47 knot winds 60 nautical miles.
    Radius of over 2 metre waves 240 nautical miles.

    Forecast position and intensity at 150300 UTC
    One seven point four degrees north (17.4 N)
    One zero seven point three degrees east (107.3 E)
    Maximum winds 85 knots.

    Forecast position and intensity at 160300 UTC
    One eight point eight degrees north (18.8 N)
    One zero one point three degrees east (101.3 E)
    Maximum winds 30 knots.

    Forecast position and intensity at 170300 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 14/Sep/2017 
    HKO Readings & Radiation Level

Yesterday's Weather and Radiation Level:
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Hong Kong Observatory
Maximum Air Temperature                     34.0 C
Minimum Air Temperature                     28.3 C
Grass Minimum Temperature                   26.6 C
Relative Humidity                        56 - 82 Percent
Rainfall                                       0 mm 
Total rainfall since 1st January          2348.7 mm
Against an average of                     2055.1 mm

Other Stations                Min                  Max
King's Park                  27.9 C               33.0 C
Wong Chuk Hang               28.6 C               33.3 C
Ta Kwu Ling                  25.7 C               33.6 C
Lau Fau Shan                 26.0 C               33.8 C
Tai Po                       26.6 C               31.7 C
Sha Tin                      27.8 C               33.3 C
Tuen Mun                     26.4 C               33.4 C
Tseung Kwan O                27.5 C               34.0 C
Sai Kung                     28.2 C               31.9 C
Cheung Chau                  27.3 C               33.7 C
Chek Lap Kok                 28.8 C               35.0 C
Shek Kong                    26.6 C               33.6 C
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon            26.1 C               32.4 C
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley   27.1 C               32.3 C
Hong Kong Park               27.7 C               32.6 C
Shau Kei Wan                 27.7 C               32.7 C
Kowloon City                 27.7 C               33.0 C
Happy Valley                 28.2 C               34.1 C
Wong Tai Sin                 27.0 C               33.9 C
Stanley                      28.3 C               33.3 C
Kwun Tong                    27.7 C               32.2 C
Sham Shui Po                 27.8 C               33.6 C
Kai Tak Runway Park          28.7 C               32.6 C
Yuen Long Park               27.2 C               34.0 C
Tai Mei Tuk               26.8 C               32.4 C

Duration of sunshine (King's Park):              8.6 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 9.
Sea surface temperature (Waglan Island):        29.0 C 

Yesterday's (13 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                         0.11
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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