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Bulletin issued at 05:21 HKT 17/Sep/2018

At 5 a.m. at the Hong Kong Observatory the air temperature was 27 degrees Celsius and the relative humidity 93 per cent.

Please be reminded that:

The Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 3 was issued at 5:20 a.m.
The Thunderstorm Warning has been issued. It will remain effective until 6:30 a.m. today. Squally thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong.
The Landslip Warning has been issued.

The air temperatures at other places were:

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

Between 3:45 and 4:45 a.m., lightning was detected within New Territories West. The rainfall recorded in various regions were:

Yuen Long 0 to 29 mm;
Tsuen Wan 0 to 27 mm;
Kwai Tsing 11 to 26 mm;
Central & Western District 8 to 19 mm;
Southern District 0 to 16 mm;
Sham Shui Po 7 to 13 mm;
North District 0 to 10 mm;
Islands District 0 to 6 mm;
Wan Chai 2 to 5 mm;
Kowloon City 0 to 4 mm;
Yau Tsim Mong 3 to 4 mm;
Sha Tin 0 to 3 mm;
Eastern District 0 to 2 mm;
Sai Kung 0 to 1 mm;
Tai Po 0 to 1 mm;
Tuen Mun 0 to 1 mm.

Here is the information on Severe Tropical Storm Mangkhut:
Location: 22.6 degrees north, 109.3 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 05:25 HKT 17/Sep/2018

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

Weather forecast for today

Strong southeasterly winds, occasionally gale force on high ground at first. Winds becoming fresh later. Cloudy with squally showers and thunderstorms. Seas will be rough with swells at first. The maximum temperature will be around 29 degrees.

Outlook : Showers easing off gradually and weather will improve in the next 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 05:30 HKT 17/Sep/2018

    Weather information for south China coastal waters issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 5:30 a.m. on 17 September 2018

    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 5 a.m., Severe Tropical Storm Mangkhut with maximum sustained winds of about 110 kilometres per hour near its centre was located near 22.6 degrees north, 109.3 degrees east. It is forecast to move west-northwest at about 25 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 8 to 9 at first, becoming force 6 to 7.
    Squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Rough to very rough seas.

    Nan'ao:
    Southeast force 6 to 7.
    Squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Rough seas.

    Shanwei:
    Southeast force 6 to 7, up to force 8 at first.
    Squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Rough to very rough seas.

    South of Hong Kong:
    Southeast force 8 to 9 at first, becoming force 6 to 7.
    Squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Rough to very rough seas.

    Shangchuan Dao:
    South to southwest force 8 to 9 at first, becoming force 6 to 7.
    Frequent squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Rough to very rough seas.

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

    Latest reports from south China coastal weather stations
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    Waglan Island Wind east-southeast force 7

    Shantou Wind northeast force 1
      Visibility 20 Kilometres

    Dongsha Wind south force 4
      Visibility 10 Kilometres

    Huangmaozhou Wind southeast force 6

    Macau Wind south-southeast force 3
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    Xisha Wind south-southwest force 4
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    Bulletin issued at 02:00 HKT 17/SEP/2018
    (Next update at 9:00-9:30 HKT 17/SEP/2018)
    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., TYPHOON MANGKHUT WAS CENTRED NEAR
     22.4 DEGREES NORTH 110.3 DEGREES EAST AND IS
     FORECAST TO MOVE WEST-NORTHWEST AT ABOUT 16
     KNOTS INTO THE INLAND AREA OF SOUTHERN CHINA AND
     WEAKEN GRADUALLY.
III. FORECAST FOR 100-KILOMETER RADIUS AROUND HONG KONG
     FROM 0200 TO 1200 HKT:
             WIND                           TEMPERATURE (DEG. C)
   A.   SURFACE:  130/30-35G50
                  BEC 130/25
                  TEMPO VRB/25G35 IN TS
       OFFSHORE:  130/40-50G65
                  BEC 130/30-35                        24-30
   B.   2000 FT:  140/60-70G85
                  BEC 140/30-40                        23
   C.   5000 FT:  140/60-70
                  BEC 140/35-45                        18
   D.  10000 FT:  160/70-80
                  BEC 160/35-45                        11
   E.  18000 FT:  160/70-80
                  BEC 160/30-40                        MS1
   F.  24000 FT:  160/70-80
                  BEC 160/30-40                        MS10
   G.  30000 FT:  160/60-70
                  BEC 160/30-40                        MS21
   H. INVERSION LEVEL(S) (ONLY WHEN BELOW 5000 FEET) : 
      NIL.
   I. WEATHER       : 
      CLOUDY TO OVERCAST WITH HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS
      AND THUNDERSTORMS.
   J. CLOUD (HEIGHT ABOVE MSL) : 
      FEW 2000 FT  SCT 4500 FT BKN 8000 FT. TEMPO FEW
      CB 1000 FT  SCT 2000 FT BKN 5000 FT.
   K. VISIBILITY    : 7 KM. TEMPO 3000 M IN SHOWERS.
TEMPO 2000 M IN TS.
   L. 0 DEG. C LEVEL: 17000 FT      10 DEG. C LEVEL(S) : 10400 FT
   M. TURBULENCE    : MOD TO SEV
   N. SEA STATE     : 5-10 M        SEA TEMPERATURE    : 27 DEG
IV.  FURTHER OUTLOOK: 
     FRESH TO STRONG SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS.  
     CLOUDY TO OVERCAST WITH HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS.
     ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.=

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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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    Bulletin issued at 05:25 HKT 17/Sep/2018

    Tropical Cyclone Warning Bulletin

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

    The Strong Wind Signal, No. 3 was issued at 5:20 a.m.

    This means that winds with mean speeds of 41 to 62 kilometres per hour are expected.

    At 5 a.m., Severe Tropical Storm Mangkhut was estimated to be about 500 kilometres west of Hong Kong (near 22.6 degrees north 109.3 degrees east) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 25 kilometres per hour into the inland area of southern China and weaken gradually.

    Mangkhut continues to depart from Hong Kong. Local winds are also weakening gradually. There are still strong winds generally over the territory, while occasional gales are affecting high ground. Members of the public should still take necessary precautions. The Strong Wind Signal, No. 3 will remain in force for a period of time.

    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.

    The outer rainbands of Mangkhut will still bring squally showers to Hong Kong. Sea will be rough with swells at first. Members of the public should 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 Tate's Cairn were 46 and 53 kilometres per hour with maximum gusts 57 and 91 kilometres per hour respectively.

    (Precautionary Announcements with No. 3 Signal)

    1. Strong winds are still blowing. You should not relax taking precautions. Beware of falling objects in winds. 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. Listen to radio, watch TV or browse the Hong Kong Observatory's website and mobile app for the latest information on the tropical cyclone.
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    Bulletin issued at 03:30 HKT 17/Sep/2018


    Tropical Cyclone Warning

    Typhoon Mangkhut (1822) has weakened into a Severe Tropical Storm with central pressure 975 hectopascals. At 161800 UTC, it was centred within 90 nautical miles of two two point four degrees north (22.4 N) one one zero point one degrees east (110.1 E) and is forecast to move west-northwest at about 14 knots for the next 24 hours.

    Maximum winds near the centre are estimated to be 60 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 2 metre waves 330 nautical miles.

    Forecast position and intensity at 171800 UTC
    Two three point eight degrees north (23.8 N)
    One zero four point eight degrees east (104.8 E)
    Maximum winds 25 knots.

    Forecast position and intensity at 181800 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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Hong Kong Observatory
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.
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