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Bulletin issued at 01:02 HKT 17/Sep/2018

At 1 a.m. at the Hong Kong Observatory the air temperature was 26 degrees Celsius and the relative humidity 93 per cent.

Please be reminded that:

The Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 8 has been issued.
The Landslip Warning has been issued.

The air temperatures at other places were:

King's Park 26 degrees;
Wong Chuk Hang 26 degrees;
Ta Kwu Ling 26 degrees;
Lau Fau Shan 25 degrees;
Sha Tin 27 degrees;
Tuen Mun 26 degrees;
Tseung Kwan O 26 degrees;
Sai Kung 27 degrees;
Cheung Chau 25 degrees;
Chek Lap Kok 28 degrees;
Tsing Yi 27 degrees;
Shek Kong 27 degrees;
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon 25 degrees;
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley 26 degrees;
Hong Kong Park 26 degrees;
Shau Kei Wan 26 degrees;
Kowloon City 25 degrees;
Happy Valley 27 degrees;
Wong Tai Sin 26 degrees;
Stanley 26 degrees;
Kwun Tong 26 degrees;
Sham Shui Po 26 degrees;
Kai Tak Runway Park 26 degrees;
Yuen Long Park 26 degrees;
Tai Mei Tuk 26 degrees.

Between 11:45 p.m. and 0:45 a.m., the rainfall recorded in various regions were:

Tuen Mun 1 to 5 mm;
Yuen Long 0 to 3 mm;
North District 0 to 2 mm;
Tai Po 0 to 2 mm;
Sha Tin 0 to 2 mm;
Wong Tai Sin 0 to 1 mm;
Wan Chai 1 mm;
Yau Tsim Mong 0 to 1 mm;
Southern District 0 to 1 mm;
Sai Kung 0 to 1 mm;
Central & Western District 0 to 1 mm;
Eastern District 0 to 1 mm;
Tsuen Wan 0 to 1 mm;
Kowloon City 0 to 1 mm;
Islands District 0 to 1 mm;
Kwun Tong 0 to 1 mm.

Here is the information on Typhoon Mangkhut:
Location: 22.4 degrees north, 110.3 degrees east; Maximum sustained wind near its centre: 120 km/h.


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


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Bulletin updated at 00:45 HKT 17/Sep/2018

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

Tropical Cyclone Mangkhut edged close to the coastal areas of western Guangdong rapidly yesterday. Locally, the weather was adverse with frequent heavy rain and storm surge. More than 100 millimetres of rainfall were generally recorded over Hong Kong, and rainfall even exceeded 200 millimetres over parts of the territory. Mangkhut is expected to move into the inland area of southern China and weaken gradually today and tomorrow. The associated rainband will continue to affect the coast of Guangdong.

Weather forecast for Hong Kong

Gale to storm force southeasterly winds at first. Winds will weaken gradually and become fresh to strong. Cloudy to overcast. There will be heavy squally showers, thunderstorms and swells. Seas will be rough to high at first. Temperatures will range between 25 and 28 degrees.

Outlook : Showers easing off gradually and weather will improve in the following couple of days.


(The above forecast period is valid up to 23:59 HKT today, 17/09/2018; 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 16/Sep/2018

HURRICANE WARNING AREAS: HONG KONG, KWANGTUNG, PARACEL AND TONKIN.
STORM WARNING AREA: PRATAS.
GALE WARNING AREAS: TAIWAN STRAIT, BASHI, BALINTANG, SCARBOROUGH AND DANANG.

GENERAL SITUATION AT 160900 UTC:
FOR DETAILS ON SEVERE TYPHOON MANGKHUT (1822), PLEASE REFER TO THE 3-HRLY SHIPPING WARNINGS.

MARINE FORECAST FOR 24 HOURS FROM 161300 UTC:

HONG KONG= SE 11-12, 9-10 OVERNIGHT. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 12-14 M, BEC 8-10 M. SWELL E TO NE 3-5 M, SW 3-5 M. TEMP 25-28 C. =
KWANGTUNG= S TO SE 11-12. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 12-14 M. SWELL E TO NE 5-7 M, SW 5-7 M. =
TAIWAN STRAIT= SE 6-7, OCNL 8. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 6 M. SWELL NE 5-7 M, SW 5-7 M. =
BASHI= SE 6-7, 8-9 AT FIRST. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 3-4 M, 6-8 M AT FIRST. SWELL E 5-7 M, SW 5-7 M. =
PRATAS= S TO SE 9-10, BEC 7-8. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 8-10 M, BEC 4-6 M. SWELL E TO NE 5-7 M, SW 5-7 M. =
BALINTANG= SE 6-7, 8-9 AT FIRST. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 3-4 M, 6-8 M AT FIRST. SWELL E 5-7 M, SW 5-7 M. =
SCARBOROUGH= S 6-7, UP TO 8 AT FIRST. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 3-4 M, UP TO 6 M AT FIRST. SWELL E TO NE 5-7 M, SW 5-7 M. =
PARACEL= SW 10-11, 12 AT FIRST. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 10-12 M, 14 M AT FIRST. SWELL E TO NE 5-7 M, SW 5-7 M. =
TONKIN= NW 8-9, BEC SW UP TO 12. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 6-8 M, UP TO 14 M LATER. SWELL NE 3 M, S TO SW 3 M. =
DANANG= SW 6-7, OCNL 8. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 6 M. SWELL E 3 M, S TO SW 3-5 M. =
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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 23:30 HKT 16/Sep/2018

    Weather information for south China coastal waters issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 11:30 p.m. on 16 September 2018

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

    Weather Situation:
    At 11 p.m., Typhoon Mangkhut with maximum sustained winds of about 130 kilometres per hour near its centre was located near 22.2 degrees north, 110.9 degrees east. It is forecast to move west-northwest at about 30 kilometres per hour into the inland area of southern China and weaken gradually.

    Area forecasts for the next 24 hours

    Hong Kong Adjacent Waters:
    Southeast force 9 to 10, occasionally force 11. Becoming southeast force 7 to 8.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    High to very high seas, becoming rough to very rough.

    Nan'ao:
    Southeast force 7 to 8.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Rough to very rough seas.

    Shanwei:
    Southeast force 8 to 9.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Very rough to high seas.

    South of Hong Kong:
    Southeast force 9 to 10, occasionally force 11.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    High to very high seas.

    Shangchuan Dao:
    South to southwest force 11 to 12.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Phenomenal seas.

    Outlook for the next 48 hours
    South to southeasterly winds of force 6 to 7. Occasional squally showers and thunderstorms.

    Latest reports from south China coastal weather stations
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    Shantou Wind east force 2
      Visibility 20 Kilometres

    Dongsha Wind south force 6
      Visibility 10 Kilometres

    Huangmaozhou Wind south-southeast force 10

    Macau Wind east-southeast force 4
      Visibility 2700 Metres in rain

    Xisha Wind south-southwest force 5
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    Bulletin issued at 17:30 HKT 16/SEP/2018
    (Next update at 01:30 HKT 17/SEP/2018)
    I.   SIGNIFICANT WEATHER WITHIN 100 KILOMETER RADIUS OF H.K :
     SEV TURB AND SEV GUSTS.  HURRICANE FORCE WINDS.
II.  SYNOPSIS OF THE WEATHER SITUATION :
     MANGKHUT MADE LANDFALL OVER THE VICINITY OF
     TAISHAN. AT 5 P.M., SEVERE TYPHOON MANGKHUT WAS
     CENTRED NEAR 22.0 DEGREES NORTH 113.0 DEGREES
     EAST AND IS FORECAST TO MOVE WEST-NORTHWEST AT
     ABOUT 30 KILOMETRES PER HOUR INTO THE INLAND
     AREA OF WESTERN GUANGDONG.
III. FORECAST FOR 100-KILOMETER RADIUS AROUND HONG KONG
     FROM 1800 TO 0400 HKT:
             WIND                           TEMPERATURE (DEG. C)
   A.   SURFACE:  100/55-65G75
                  BEC 140/40-45
       OFFSHORE:  100/60-70G85
                  BED 140/50-60                        27-23
   B.   2000 FT:  100/70-80G90
                  BEC 140/50-60                        22
   C.   5000 FT:  060/80-90
                  BEC 140/50-60                        20
   D.  10000 FT:  080/80-90
                  BEC 160/55-60                        11
   E.  18000 FT:  080/80-90
                  BEC 160/55-60                        MS3
   F.  24000 FT:  060/75-80
                  BEC 160/45-55                        MS12
   G.  30000 FT:  080/70-75
                  BEC 160/40-50                        MS25
   H. INVERSION LEVEL(S) (ONLY WHEN BELOW 5000 FEET) : 
      NIL.
   I. WEATHER       : 
      CLOUDY TO OVERCAST WITH HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS.
   J. CLOUD (HEIGHT ABOVE MSL) : 
      FEW 2000 FT  SCT 4500 FT. 
      TEMPO FEW CB 1000 FT SCT 2000 FT BKN 5000 FT.
   K. VISIBILITY    : 7 KM. TEMPO 1500 M IN SHOWERS.
   L. 0 DEG. C LEVEL: 16500 FT      10 DEG. C LEVEL(S) : 11400 FT
   M. TURBULENCE    : SEV
   N. SEA STATE     : 10-16 M       SEA TEMPERATURE    : 27 DEG
IV.  FURTHER OUTLOOK: 
     STRONG SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS, GALES OFFSHORE AND
     ON HIGH GROUND AT FIRST.    
     CLOUDY TO OVERCAST WITH HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS.
     ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.=

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to aircraft within 100-km radius of Hong Kong:

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(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 00:45 HKT 17/Sep/2018

    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 1 a.m., Typhoon Mangkhut was centred about 400 kilometres west of Hong Kong (near 22.4 degrees north 110.3 degrees east) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 30 kilometres per hour into the inland area of southern China and weaken gradually.

    With Mangkhut departing, local winds are weakening gradually. However, many places are still being affected by gale or storm force winds. The No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal will remain in force for a period of time. Precautions should not yet be relaxed.

    Rainbands of Mangkhut will still bring heavy squally showers to Hong Kong. Sea will be high with swells. It is expected that Mangkhut will weaken over inland areas of South China, local winds will moderate further on Monday. Depending on the changes in local wind strength, the Observatory will consider whether or not to issue the Strong Wind Signal, No. 3 before 6 a.m. on Monday. Members of the public please take note of the latest weather information on Monday morning.

    Mangkhut brought different degrees of damages to Hong Kong. There may be hidden danger. Members of the public should remain on the alert for assurance of personal safety.

    In the past hour, the maximum sustained winds recorded at Cheung Chau, Chek Lap Kok and Sha Chau were 84, 78 and 76 kilometres per hour with maximum gusts 105, 109 and 107 kilometres per hour respectively.

    (Precautionary Announcements with No. 8 Signal)

    1. Although the tropical cyclone is moving away from Hong Kong, gales are expected to persist for some time. Please continue to stay indoors until winds moderate. Do not touch electric cables that have been blown loose.

    2. 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.

    3. As gales and violent squalls are still occurring in places, precautions should not yet be relaxed.

    4. Owing to storm surge, some low-lying areas already had serious flooding or backflow of seawater. You should avoid going to likely affected low-lying areas and stay away from dangerous places.

    5. Please listen to radio or watch TV for the latest weather information broadcast. You can also browse the Hong Kong Observatory's website and mobile app for the information.
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    Bulletin issued at 00:30 HKT 17/Sep/2018


    Tropical Cyclone Warning

    At 161500 UTC, Typhoon Mangkhut (1822) with central pressure 970 hectopascals was centred within 90 nautical miles of two two point two degrees north (22.2 N) one one zero point nine degrees east (110.9 E) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 16 knots for the next 24 hours.

    Maximum winds near the centre are estimated to be 65 knots.

    Radius of over 33 knot winds 270 nautical miles over eastern semicircle, 225 nautical miles elsewhere.
    Radius of over 47 knot winds 120 nautical miles.
    Radius of over 63 knot winds 60 nautical miles.
    Radius of over 2 metre waves 330 nautical miles.

    Forecast position and intensity at 171500 UTC
    Two three point nine degrees north (23.9 N)
    One zero five point four degrees east (105.4 E)
    Maximum winds 30 knots.

    Forecast position and intensity at 181500 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 17/Sep/2018 
    HKO Readings & Radiation Level

Yesterday's Weather and Radiation Level:
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Maximum Air Temperature                     31.8 C
Minimum Air Temperature                     23.6 C
Grass Minimum Temperature                   24.1 C
Relative Humidity                        55 - 98 Percent
Rainfall                                   167.5 mm 
Total rainfall since 1st January          1843.7 mm
Against an average of                     2118.7 mm

Other Stations                Min                  Max
King's Park                  23.0 C               31.7 C
Wong Chuk Hang               24.2 C               31.8 C
Ta Kwu Ling                  23.8 C               31.9 C
Lau Fau Shan                 23.7 C               31.2 C
Tai Po                       24.8 C               31.8 C
Sha Tin                      23.8 C               32.3 C
Tuen Mun                     24.0 C               32.1 C
Tseung Kwan O                23.7 C               30.8 C
Sai Kung                     24.0 C               31.6 C
Cheung Chau                  23.6 C               30.1 C
Chek Lap Kok                 24.4 C               33.7 C
Tsing Yi                     23.9 C               32.4 C
Shek Kong                    24.1 C               32.1 C
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon            23.1 C               30.8 C
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley   23.8 C               31.4 C
Hong Kong Park               23.6 C               31.6 C
Shau Kei Wan                 23.3 C               31.4 C
Kowloon City                 23.2 C               31.4 C
Happy Valley                 24.3 C               32.2 C
Wong Tai Sin                 23.0 C               31.7 C
Stanley                      23.5 C               31.5 C
Kwun Tong                    23.5 C               31.2 C
Sham Shui Po                 24.0 C               32.0 C
Kai Tak Runway Park          23.4 C               32.1 C
Yuen Long Park               24.0 C               32.1 C
Tai Mei Tuk               23.6 C               31.2 C

Duration of sunshine (King's Park):              0.0 H
The mean UV index recorded at King's Park yesterday was 0.3,
the UV intensity was Low.
The maximum UV index for yesterday was 0.9.
 

Yesterday's (16 Sep 2018) average ambient gamma radiation
dose rate taken outdoors in Hong Kong ranged from 0.10 to
0.16 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                           0.10
Tap Mun                             0.11
Kat O                               0.12
Yuen Ng Fan                         0.12
Tai Mei Tuk                         0.14
Sha Tau Kok                         0.12
Kwun Tong                           0.14
Sai Wan Ho                          0.10
King's Park                         0.16
Tsim Bei Tsui                       0.13
Cape D'Aguilar                      0.14
Chek Lap Kok                        0.15

Note

      

    1. From readings taken at various locations in Hong Kong in the
past, the hourly mean ambient gamma radiation dose rate may
vary between 0.06 and 0.3 microsievert per hour. (1
microsievert = 0.000001 sievert = 0.001 millisievert)

    2. Temporal variations are generally caused by changes in
meteorological conditions such as rainfall, wind and
barometric pressure.

    3. Spatial variations are generally caused by differences in
the radioactive content of local rock and soil.

    4. The data displayed is provisional. Only limited data
validation has been carried out.
    Climatological Information for 16 Sep
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