ShekouDaily | August 27, 2018
UPDATE – 12:30pm: The HKO and SZMB have cancelled their weather warnings. Here is the latest weather forecast from the SZMB.
UPDATE – The HKO has extended their Thunderstorm Warning to at least noon today.
UPDATE – September 2nd: The HKO issued their Thunderstorm Warning at 6:45am, valid until at least 9am, and their Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal at 7:40am.
A few squally thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong. Members of the public are advised to take the following precautions when thunderstorms occur:
1. Stay indoors. Seek shelter in buildings if you are engaging in outdoor activities.
2. Do not stand on high grounds. Keep away from highly conductive objects, trees or masts.
The Rainstorm Warning Signal is now Amber. This means that heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 30 millimetres in an hour, and is likely to continue.
There will be flooding in some low-lying and poorly drained areas. People who are likely to be affected should take necessary precautions to reduce their exposure to risk posed by the heavy rain and flooding.
Heavy rain may bring about flash floods. People should stay away from watercourses. People who are likely to be affected by flooding should take necessary precautions to avoid losses.
Here is the SZMB’s forecast as of 7:45am
UPDATE: The HKO has extended their Thunderstorm Warning to at least 7pm tonight.
UPDATE: The HKO cancelled the Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal and extended their Thunderstorm Warning to at least 5:15pm today. The SZMB has cancelled their Rainstorm Warning as well.
UPDATE: The HKO issued the Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal at 12:55pm today and extended their Thunderstorm Warning to at least 3pm today.
The Rainstorm Warning Signal is now Amber. This means that heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 30 millimetres in an hour, and is likely to continue.
There will be flooding in some low-lying and poorly drained areas. People who are likely to be affected should take necessary precautions to reduce their exposure to risk posed by the heavy rain and flooding.
Heavy rain may bring about flash floods. People should stay away from watercourses. People who are likely to be affected by flooding should take necessary precautions to avoid losses.
UPDATE: At 11:10am, the SZMB issued their Yellow Thunderstorm Warning for parts of the city.
UPDATE – At 9:35am, the HKO extended their Thunderstorm Warning to at least noon today.
SZMB Weather Forecast for Today:
UPDATE – September 1: The HKO Issued their Thunderstorm Warning at 7:55am; valid until at least 10am today.
Thunderstorm Warning was issued at 7:55 a.m. on 1 Sep 2018. It will be valid until 10:00 a.m. today. Isolated thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong. Members of the public are advised to take the following precautions when thunderstorms occur:
1. Stay indoors. Seek shelter in buildings if you are engaging in outdoor activities.
2. Do not stand on high grounds. Keep away from highly conductive objects, trees or masts
UPDATE: The HKO Issued their Thunderstorm Warning at 2:53pm; valid until at least 5pm today.
Thunderstorm Warning was issued at 2:53 p.m. on 31 Aug 2018. It will be valid until 5:00 p.m. today. Isolated thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong. Members of the public are advised to take the following precautions when thunderstorms occur:
1. Stay indoors. Seek shelter in buildings if you are engaging in outdoor activities.
2. Do not stand on high grounds. Keep away from highly conductive objects, trees or masts.
UPDATE: The HKO has extended its Thunderstorm Warning to 10:30am. The SZMB has cancelled its Rainstorm and Gale Warnings.
UPDATE: SZMB weather forecast as of 7:30am August 31st.
UPDATE: The SZMB Issued their Blue Gale Force Winds Warning at 5:25am August 31st and their Yellow Rainstorm warning at 5:40am. The HKO Issued their Thunderstorm Warning at 3:15am, valid until at least 9:30am.
Thunderstorm Warning issued at 3:15 a.m. on 31 Aug 2018 has been extended until 9:30 a.m. today. Isolated thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong. Members of the public are advised to take the following precautions when thunderstorms occur:
1. Stay indoors. Seek shelter in buildings if you are engaging in outdoor activities.
2. Do not stand on high grounds. Keep away from highly conductive objects, trees or masts.
UPDATE: As of 6:30pm, all the HKO announcements have ceased, as well as the SZMB’s Blue Gale Force Winds Warning. Only the SZMB’s Yellow Lightning Warning is currenty in effect.
UPDATE: At 1:50pm, the SZMB issued their Blue Gale Force Winds Warning city-wide.
UPDATE: The HKO canceled their Thunderstorm Warning at 2:00pm.
UPDATE: The HKO has extended their Thunderstorm Warning to 2:30pm.
UPDATE: The SZMB upgraded their Rainstorm Warning to Orange for parts of the city.
UPDATE: The HKO has extended their Thunderstorm Warning to 1:30pm. The SZMB has downgraded their Rainstorm Warning to Yellow city wide.
UPDATE: The HKO has extended their Thunderstorm Warning to 11:30am.
UPDATE: At 5:50am, August 30th, the SZMB issued a RED Rainstorm Warning for parts of the city. The HKO has extended their Thunderstorm Warning to 9am.
UPDATE: The HKO has extended their Thunderstorm Warning to 4am.
UPDATE: The HKO cancelled its Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal at 10:30 pm.
UPDATE: The HKO has extended their Thunderstorm Warning to midnight tonight.
UPDATE: The SZMB downgraded their Rainstorm Warning at 7:40pm.
UPDATE: The HKO Issued their Red Rainstorm Warning Signal at 6:40pm.
The Rainstorm Warning Signal is now Red. This means that heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 50 millimetres in an hour, and is likely to continue.
Further heavy rain could cause, if not already caused, serious road flooding and traffic congestion and could disrupt normal school hours. Parents, students, school authorities and school-bus drivers should listen to radio or television announcements on schools. People who have to travel should carefully consider the weather and road conditions and take necessary precautions.
Heavy rain will bring flash floods, and flooding is occurring or is expected to occur in watercourses. People should stay away from watercourses. Residents living in close proximity to rivers should stay alert to weather conditions and should consider evacuation if their homes may become flooded.
UPDATE: The SZMB has issued a RED Rainstorm Warning for parts of the city. The HKO has extended their Thunderstorm Warning to 9pm.
UPDATE: The HKO’s Thunderstorm warning has been extended to 6pm.
UPDATE: At 2:55pm, the SZMB upgraded their Rain Storm warning from Yellow to Orange for most of the city. The HKO’s Thunderstorm warning has been extended to 4pm and their Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal is now in effect.
The Rainstorm Warning Signal is now Amber. This means that heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 30 millimetres in an hour, and is likely to continue.
There will be flooding in some low-lying and poorly drained areas. People who are likely to be affected should take necessary precautions to reduce their exposure to risk posed by the heavy rain and flooding.
Heavy rain may bring about flash floods. People should stay away from watercourses. People who are likely to be affected by flooding should take necessary precautions to avoid losses.
Please listen to radio or watch television for traffic conditions and further announcements on the rainstorm.
UPDATE: At 1:50pm, the SZMB issued their Blue Gale Force Winds Warning city-wide. The HKO Thunderstorm Warning has been extended to 2:30pm.
UPDATE: At 11:05am, the HKO re-issued their Thunderstorm warning.
Thunderstorm Warning was issued at 11:05 a.m. on 29 Aug 2018. It will be valid until 12:30 p.m. today. Isolated thunderstorms are expected to occur over Lantau and New Territories. Members of the public are advised to take the following precautions when thunderstorms occur:
1. Stay indoors. Seek shelter in buildings if you are engaging in outdoor activities.
2. Do not stand on high grounds. Keep away from highly conductive objects, trees or masts.
UPDATE: As of 10am, the HKO’s Thunderstorm warning is not in effect.
Updated weather forecast from SZMB:
UPDATE – August 29th, 8:15am: The SZMB issued their Yellow Rain Storm Warning for parts of the city last night at 2:25am. The HKO hoisted their Thunderstorm Warning at 8:05am this morning, valid until at least 10am.
Thunderstorm Warning was issued at 8:05 a.m. on 29 Aug 2018. It will be valid until 10:00 a.m. today. Isolated thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong. Members of the public are advised to take the following precautions when thunderstorms occur:
1. Stay indoors. Seek shelter in buildings if you are engaging in outdoor activities.
2. Do not stand on high grounds. Keep away from highly conductive objects, trees or masts.
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UPDATE: At 3:45pm, the SZMB’s Blue Gal Force Warning and Yellow Rain Storm Warning, as well as the HKO’s Amber Rain Storm Warning Signal were no longer in effect. At 3:35pm, the HKO’s Thunderstorm Warning was extended to 7pm.
UPDATE: At 1:15pm, the SZMB issued their Blue Gale Force Winds Warning for various parts of the city and at 1:30pm, they issued their Yellow Rain Storm Warning for the entire city. At 1:20pm, the HKO issued their Amber Rain Storm Warning Signal and at 1:25pm, they extended their Thunderstorm Warning until 4pm.
The Rainstorm Warning Signal is now Amber. This means that heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 30 millimetres in an hour, and is likely to continue.
There will be flooding in some low-lying and poorly drained areas. People who are likely to be affected should take necessary precautions to reduce their exposure to risk posed by the heavy rain and flooding.
Heavy rain may bring about flash floods. People should stay away from watercourses. People who are likely to be affected by flooding should take necessary precautions to avoid losses.
UPDATE: The HKO issued their Thunderstorm Warning at 11:45am.
It will be valid until 2:00 p.m. today. A few squally thunderstorms are expected to occur over Hong Kong. Members of the public are advised to take the following precautions when thunderstorms occur:
- Stay indoors. Seek shelter in buildings if you are engaging in outdoor activities.
- Do not stand on high grounds. Keep away from highly conductive objects, trees or masts.
UPDATE: At 11:50, the SZMB issued their Yellow Lightning Warning city-wide.
Thunder will probably affect this area within 2 hours or is affecting this area.
Guidance for Preparedness
1. It is advised to stop dangerous outdoor operations involving flammable or explosive articles
2. Citizens should try to stay at safe places.
UPDATE: The HKO issued the follow special weather tip at 11:05am:
Bands of thundery showers now to the southwest of Hong Kong are gradually edging towards the Pearl River Estuary and may affect the territory in the next couple of hours. Members of the public should be on the alert.
UPDATE: Aug 28, 7:30am. The HKO’s Amber Rainstorm Warning is no longer in effect. Here is the SZMB’s latest weather forecast for today.
Original article published at 11:45pm, August 27th, 2018:
Shenzhen Issues Emergency Weather Warning for Aug 28th-30th
Just after 5:30pm tonight, the city issued an Emergency Warning via SMS advising of heavy rain and gale force winds from Tuesday through Thursday.
【深圳突发事件预警】深圳市政府提醒：28-30日受季风低压影响，我市有暴雨到大暴雨并有6-8级大风，请市民注意防范，远离危险区域。
[Shenzhen emergency warning] Shenzhen Municipal Government reminds: 28-30 due to monsoon low pressure, the city has heavy rainfall to heavy rain and 6-8 gale force, please take precautions, stay away from dangerous areas. (WeChat translation)
The Shenzhen Meteorological Bureau (SZMB) hasn’t yet published any rain or wind alerts on their website as of 11:45pm; however, the Hong Kong Meteorological Bureau issued their Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal at 9:55pm.
The Rainstorm Warning Signal is now Amber. This means that heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 30 millimetres in an hour, and is likely to continue.
There will be flooding in some low-lying and poorly drained areas. People who are likely to be affected should take necessary precautions to reduce their exposure to risk posed by the heavy rain and flooding.
Heavy rain may bring about flash floods. People should stay away from watercourses. People who are likely to be affected by flooding should take necessary precautions to avoid losses.
The Shenzhen Meteorological Bureau did publish an article in Chinese yesterday, warning citizens to watch out for potential flooding due to the heavy rains. They forecast moderate to heavy rain on Tuesday the 28th with heavy rainstorms on the 29th and 30th. The main rainfall period is expected from the morning of the 29th to 30th with decreased rain on the 31st. The long duration and strong intensity of the rain may bring flooding and dangerous condititions.
Tips Published by the SZMB at 4:46pm Monday August 27th (Machine translated from Chinese)
- This weather process not only accumulates large rainfall, but also is accompanied by 6-8 grade southwest winds. The public should pay attention to prevent the collapse of temporary structures and outdoor billboards, keep away from dangerous areas, and properly arrange the items on the balcony.
- Recently, the city has experienced heavy rainfall for many days, and the accumulated rainfall is large. There are still heavy rains and heavy rains in the next 3 days. It is recommended to do the prevention of secondary disasters such as geological disasters and urban accumulation.
- The recent high sea level tidal level, superimposed by the southwesterly winds, may cause the sea level and river water level to rise. Please keep the citizens away from dangerous areas such as seaside, river, dangerous house slopes and low-lying areas.
Reference: 雨雨雨就要来了！