Possible warning signals to be issued due to the impact on "Talim"

Update Time: 2023-07-16 11:20

Severe tropical storm "Talim" is located at about 420 kilometers southeast of Macao and is expected to move west-northwest slowly, generally towards the area between the west coast of Guangdong and Hainan Island.

Showers and thunderstorms in Macao will become more frequent later today, and the local winds will increase to force 6-7 by the evening, and thus SMG will consider issuing the signal no.3 between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. According to the current forecast track, "Talim" will be closest to Macao between early morning and the morning of the 17th, passing by about 200 kilometers south of Macao. Meanwhile, "Talim" is expected to further strengthen to the intensity of typhoon, and the associated zone of gale wind may cover the Pearl River Delta area for a period of time, SMG will consider the possibility of issuing higher tropical cyclone signals depending on its development.

Meanwhile, under the joint effect of storm surge and astronomical tide, flooding might occur within the Inner Harbour area with flooding levels between 0.3 to 0.7m on the early morning on 17th and 18th of July. The public is advised to pay attention to the latest weather information.

Remarks: The probabilities of issuing severe weather warning signals for the next one or two days are provided in the table. Public can learn the possibility of being affected by the tropical cyclone over the specific period of time in Macao so that necessary precautions can be well prepared earlier. Please keep notice of our latest information.