- Hong Kong Observatory expected to raise strong wind signal No. 3 as tropical cyclone forms over South China Sea
- A monsoon depression was gradually strengthening, according to the weather forecast agency
Don't forget to put on a mask, and carry an umbrella. Photo: SCMP / Xiaomei ChenIf you think the weather has been bad today, just wait: the Hong Kong Observatory is
planning to raise a strong wind signal No. 3 on Friday night, replacing a monsoon signal in a rare move as a tropical cyclone is forming over the South China Sea.
The weather forecast agency said the monsoon depression over the central and northern parts of the sea was strengthening gradually and a tropical cyclone appeared to be forming.
It warned residents to stay away from the shoreline and not engage in water sports.
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“It will be windy with squally heavy showers and thunderstorms over the coast of southern China. Seas will be rough with swells,” it said.
Normally the Observatory starts with a standby signal No. 1 when a typhoon is approaching.