Hong Kong Braces as Standby Signal No. 1 Expected for Typhoon Saudel Remnants
Thestandard · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The Hong Kong Observatory is preparing to issue Standby Signal No. 1 as early as Monday evening as the remnant system of Typhoon Saudel approaches the region. Originally a typhoon that made two landfalls in Zhejiang province on August 28, Saudel traversed several provinces before weakening over mainland China. Its low-pressure remnants re-entered the northern South China Sea near Zhanjiang early Monday morning and are expected to move toward the coast of southeastern Hainan Island this evening while gradually intensifying into a tropical depression.
Key Points
- Typhoon Saudel made two landfalls in Zhejiang province on August 28 before tracking southwest across Fujian, Jiangxi, Guangxi, and western Guangdong
- The storm's low-pressure remnants re-entered the northern South China Sea near Zhanjiang early Monday morning, expected to intensify into a tropical depression
- The Observatory may issue Standby Signal No. 1 as early as Monday evening, with higher signals possible on Tuesday and Wednesday depending on development
- A high-pressure system over northwestern China pushed the storm back into the South China Sea, creating its unusual curved trajectory
- Saudel is forecast to track eastward over the next three days, potentially skirting within 200 kilometres south of Hong Kong toward the Taiwan Strait
- Combined effects with the northeast monsoon will bring windier conditions, more showers, and squally thunderstorms to Hong Kong on Tuesday and Wednesday
Why It Matters
This developing situation marks a rare occurrence where a tropical cyclone remnant re-enters the South China Sea after crossing multiple mainland provinces, potentially affecting Hong Kong with renewed intensity. Residents should stay informed through official Observatory updates as conditions may deteriorate rapidly, with the possibility of escalating tropical cyclone signals through mid-week.
This developing situation marks a rare occurrence where a tropical cyclone remnant re-enters the South China Sea after crossing multiple mainland provinces, potentially affecting Hong Kong with renewed intensity. Residents should stay informed through official Observatory updates as conditions may deteriorate rapidly, with the possibility of escalating tropical cyclone signals through mid-week.