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Bulletin issued at 10:02 HKT 13/Jun/2017

At 10 a.m. at the Hong Kong Observatory the air temperature was 25 degrees Celsius and the relative humidity 93 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. 3 has been issued.
The Red Rainstorm Warning Signal has been issued.
The Thunderstorm Warning has been issued. It will remain effective until 11:30 a.m. today. Isolated thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong.
The Landslip Warning has been issued.
The Special Announcement of Flooding in Northern New Territories has been issued.

The air temperatures at other places were:

King's Park 24 degrees;
Wong Chuk Hang 24 degrees;
Ta Kwu Ling 25 degrees;
Lau Fau Shan 25 degrees;
Tai Po 24 degrees;
Sha Tin 25 degrees;
Tuen Mun 25 degrees;
Tseung Kwan O 24 degrees;
Sai Kung 25 degrees;
Cheung Chau 24 degrees;
Chek Lap Kok 26 degrees;
Tsing Yi 25 degrees;
Shek Kong 25 degrees;
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon 24 degrees;
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley 24 degrees;
Hong Kong Park 24 degrees;
Shau Kei Wan 24 degrees;
Kowloon City 24 degrees;
Happy Valley 25 degrees;
Wong Tai Sin 24 degrees;
Stanley 25 degrees;
Kwun Tong 24 degrees;
Sham Shui Po 25 degrees;
Kai Tak Runway Park 25 degrees;
Yuen Long Park 25 degrees;
Tai Mei Tuk 24 degrees.

Between 8:45 and 9:45 a.m., lightning was detected within Lantau, New Territories East, Hong Kong and Kowloon. The rainfall recorded in various regions were:

Sai Kung 26 to 54 mm;
Eastern District 42 to 51 mm;
Kwun Tong 37 to 49 mm;
Kowloon City 31 to 45 mm;
Yau Tsim Mong 29 to 44 mm;
Southern District 14 to 39 mm;
Central & Western District 29 to 38 mm;
Wan Chai 32 to 37 mm;
Wong Tai Sin 26 to 34 mm;
Islands District 3 to 31 mm;
Sham Shui Po 24 to 30 mm;
Tuen Mun 11 to 27 mm;
Kwai Tsing 18 to 26 mm;
Yuen Long 13 to 26 mm;
Sha Tin 13 to 24 mm;
Tsuen Wan 2 to 20 mm;
Tai Po 9 to 20 mm;
North District 0 to 19 mm.

Here is the information on Tropical Storm Merbok:
Location: 24.2 degrees north, 115.0 degrees east; Maximum sustained wind near its centre: 65 km/h.


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


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Bulletin updated at 09:45 HKT 13/Jun/2017

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

Weather forecast for today

Strong southwesterly winds, occasionally gale force offshore and on high ground. Cloudy with heavy squally showers and a few thunderstorms. Seas will be rough with swells. Winds will moderate gradually and showers will ease off later.

Outlook : There will still be showers in the next couple of days.


(The above forecast period is valid up to 23:59 HKT today, 13/06/2017; 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 13/Jun/2017

GALE WARNING AREAS: HONG KONG AND KWANGTUNG.

GENERAL SITUATION AT 122100 UTC:
FOR DETAILS ON TROPICAL STORM MERBOK (1702), PLEASE REFER TO THE 3-HRLY SHIPPING WARNINGS.

MARINE FORECAST FOR 24 HOURS FROM 130100 UTC:

HONG KONG= SW 6-7, OCNL 8 AT FIRST. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 6 M. SWELL SW 2 M. TEMP 29-28 C. =
KWANGTUNG= S TO SW 6-7, OCNL 8 AT FIRST. DOWN TO 500 M IN FRQ HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA UP TO 6 M. SWELL SW 2-3 M. =
TAIWAN STRAIT= S TO SW 6-7. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 3-4 M. SWELL SW 2 M. =
BASHI= S TO SW 5-6. ISOL SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL SW UP TO 2 M. =
PRATAS= S TO SW 6-7. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 3-4 M. SWELL SW 2 M. =
BALINTANG= S TO SW 5-6. ISOL SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL SW UP TO 2 M. =
SCARBOROUGH= S TO SW 5-6. DOWN TO 4000 M IN ISOL SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 3-4 M. SWELL SW UP TO 2 M. =
PARACEL= S TO SW 5-6. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2-3 M. SWELL SW UP TO 2 M. =
TONKIN= S TO SW 5. DOWN TO 2000 M IN SCT SQUALLY SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 2 M. =
DANANG= S TO SW 5. ISOL SHOWERS AND TS. SEA 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

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    Bulletin issued at 10:15 HKT 13/Jun/2017

    Weather information for south China coastal waters issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at 10:15 a.m. on 13 June 2017

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

    Weather Situation:
    At 10 a.m., Tropical Storm Merbok with maximum sustained winds of about 65 kilometres per hour near its centre was located at 24.2 degrees north, 115.0 degrees east. It is forecast to move north-northeast at about 18 kilometres per hour across Guangdong and weaken gradually.

    Area forecasts for the next 24 hours

    Hong Kong Adjacent Waters:
    Southwest force 6 to 7, occasionally force 8 at first.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Rough to very rough seas.

    Nan'ao and South of Hong Kong:
    South to southwest force 6 to 7.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Rough to very rough seas.

    Shanwei:
    South to southwest force 6 to 7, occasionally force 8 at first.
    Frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms.
    Rough to very rough seas.

    Shangchuan Dao:
    South 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. Scattered squally showers and thunderstorms.

    Latest reports from south China coastal weather stations
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    Waglan Island Wind northwest force 2
      Visibility 1000 Metres

    Shantou Wind south-southeast force 3
      Visibility 18 Kilometres in showers

    Dongsha Wind south force 3
      Visibility 10 Kilometres

    Huangmaozhou Wind south-southwest force 4

    Macau Wind north-northwest force 1
      Visibility 15 Kilometres

    Xisha Wind south-southwest force 4
      Visibility 14 Kilometres

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    Bulletin issued at 09:30 HKT 13/JUN/2017
    (Next update at 17:30 HKT 13/JUN/2017)
    I.   SIGNIFICANT WEATHER WITHIN 100 KILOMETER RADIUS OF H.K :
     STRONG WINDS, SEV TURB AND SEV GUSTS.  
     GALE FORCE WINDS OFFSHORE AND ON HIGH GROUND.
     CUNIM/TS AND ASSOCIATED HAZARDS.
II.  SYNOPSIS OF THE WEATHER SITUATION :
     AT 9 A.M., TROPICAL STORM MERBOK WAS CENTRED
     NEAR 24.2 DEGREES NORTH 114.9 DEGREES EAST AND
     IS FORECAST TO MOVE NORTH OR NORTH-NORTHEAST AT
     ABOUT 10 KNOTS ACROSS GUANGDONG AND WEAKEN
     GRADUALLY.
III. FORECAST FOR 100-KILOMETER RADIUS AROUND HONG KONG
     FROM 1000 TO 2000 HKT:
             WIND                           TEMPERATURE (DEG. C)
   A.   SURFACE:  220/15-20G30
                  TEMPO VRB/25G35 IN TS
       OFFSHORE:  220/25, OCNL 35G45                   25-29
   B.   2000 FT:  260/25-35G45
                  BEC 230/20-25                        22
   C.   5000 FT:  260/35
                  BEC 230/20                           19
   D.  10000 FT:  250/35
                  BEC 220/25                           12
   E.  18000 FT:  300/20                               0
   F.  24000 FT:  320/20                               MS9
   G.  30000 FT:  030/15                               MS23
   H. INVERSION LEVEL(S) (ONLY WHEN BELOW 5000 FEET) : 
      NIL.
   I. WEATHER       : 
      CLOUDY WITH HEAVY SQUALLY SHOWERS AND A FEW
      THUNDERSTORMS.
   J. CLOUD (HEIGHT ABOVE MSL) : 
      FEW 1500 FT  SCT 2500 FT  BKN 8000 FT.  
      TEMPO FEW CB 1000 FT  SCT 2000 FT  BKN 4000 FT.
   K. VISIBILITY    : 8 KM.  TEMPO 3000 M IN SHOWERS.  
                      TEMPO 1500 M IN TS.
   L. 0 DEG. C LEVEL: 18000 FT      10 DEG. C LEVEL(S) : 11200 FT
   M. TURBULENCE    : MOD TO SEV
   N. SEA STATE     : 5.5-7.5 M     SEA TEMPERATURE    : 29 DEG
IV.  FURTHER OUTLOOK: 
     MODERATE TO FRESH SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS,
     OCCASIONALLY STRONG OFFSHORE AND ON HIGH GROUND.
     CLOUDY WITH A FEW SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
     THUNDERSTORMS.=

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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 09:45 HKT 13/Jun/2017

    Tropical Cyclone Warning Bulletin

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

    The Strong Wind Signal, No. 3 is in force.

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

    At 10 a.m., Tropical Storm Merbok was estimated to be about 230 kilometres north-northeast of Hong Kong (near 24.2 degrees north 115.0 degrees east) and is forecast to move north-northeast at about 18 kilometres per hour across Guangdong and weaken gradually.

    In the past few hours, winds in Hong Kong moderated gradually. However, strong winds are still affecting parts of the territory. The rainbands of Merbok are also bringing heavy rain and squalls to Hong Kong. Members of the public should refer to the corresponding warnings.

    When strong winds no longer affect Hong Kong, the Observatory will cancel all the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals.

    (Precautionary Announcements with No. 3 Signal)

    1. You should not relax taking precautions as strong winds are still blowing and unsecured objects may be blown down. On no account should you touch electric cables that have been blown loose.

    2. Since seas are rough and there are swells, you are advised to stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports.

    3. 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.

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    Bulletin issued at 09:30 HKT 13/Jun/2017


    Tropical Cyclone Warning

    At 130000 UTC, Tropical Storm Merbok (1702) with central pressure 994 hectopascals was centred within 60 nautical miles of two four point zero degrees north (24.0 N) one one four point eight degrees east (114.8 E) and is forecast to move north-northeast at about 10 knots for the next 24 hours.

    Maximum winds near the centre are estimated to be 35 knots.

    Radius of over 33 knot winds 30 nautical miles.
    Radius of over 2 metre waves 120 nautical miles over eastern semicircle, 60 nautical miles elsewhere.

    Forecast position and intensity at 140000 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.

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    Bulletin issued at 00:15 HKT 13/Jun/2017 
    HKO Readings & Radiation Level

Yesterday's Weather and Radiation Level:
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Hong Kong Observatory
Maximum Air Temperature                     30.0 C
Minimum Air Temperature                     25.3 C
Grass Minimum Temperature                   25.1 C
Relative Humidity                        76 - 98 Percent
Rainfall                                    37.7 mm 
Total rainfall since 1st January           576.9 mm
Against an average of                      829.1 mm

Other Stations                Min                  Max
King's Park                  25.0 C               30.9 C
Wong Chuk Hang               25.1 C               30.5 C
Ta Kwu Ling                  25.0 C               31.9 C
Lau Fau Shan                 25.2 C               30.3 C
Tai Po                       24.8 C               29.5 C
Sha Tin                      25.9 C               31.6 C
Tuen Mun                     25.4 C               32.0 C
Tseung Kwan O                25.1 C               31.1 C
Sai Kung                     25.4 C               30.5 C
Cheung Chau                  25.0 C               31.3 C
Chek Lap Kok                 26.1 C               32.9 C
Tsing Yi                     25.7 C               31.7 C
Shek Kong                    25.4 C               30.8 C
Tsuen Wan Ho Koon            24.5 C               29.5 C
Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley   24.8 C               30.8 C
Hong Kong Park               25.1 C               31.1 C
Shau Kei Wan                 24.7 C               30.3 C
Kowloon City                 24.9 C               30.8 C
Happy Valley                 25.7 C               31.6 C
Wong Tai Sin                 24.8 C               29.6 C
Stanley                      25.4 C               30.2 C
Kwun Tong                    25.0 C               30.6 C
Sham Shui Po                 25.7 C               31.8 C
Kai Tak Runway Park          25.7 C               30.5 C
Yuen Long Park               25.3 C               31.2 C
Tai Mei Tuk               24.7 C               31.1 C

Duration of sunshine (King's Park):              4.4 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 12.
Sea surface temperature (Waglan Island):        26.4 C 

Yesterday's (12 Jun 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                               0.09
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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