Typhoon warning persists in Hong Kong, forecast to continue until midday Saturday
**Headline:** Tropical Cyclone Approaching Pearl River Delta: Hong Kong Issues Signal No. 1
As a tropical cyclone moves north-northeast towards the Pearl River Delta, Hong Kong has issued Signal No. 1 at 12.20pm on Friday, 4th July 2025. The Hong Kong Observatory is assessing the need for a higher warning as the cyclone is expected to intensify and may pose a threat to the territory over the weekend.
The tropical cyclone is currently predicted to stay in the northeast of the South China Sea, with a potential to be nearest to the Pearl River Delta between Saturday and Sunday morning. The Observatory will reassess the need for issuing higher tropical cyclone warning signals later on Saturday and on Sunday.
Hong Kong uses a system of signal numbers to indicate the level of threat from a tropical cyclone. Signal No. 1 warns that a tropical cyclone is in the neighbourhood and may pose a threat to the territory. If the cyclone strengthens or moves closer to Hong Kong, higher signals such as Signal No. 3 or above might be issued.
For precise updates on warning signals and the cyclone's track, it is advisable to check the official weather forecasts from the Hong Kong Observatory. The public is also urged to avoid water sports over the weekend as a precaution.
Stay tuned for further updates as the situation develops. In the meantime, it is important to heed the advice of the Hong Kong Observatory and take necessary precautions to ensure safety.
[1] The story has been made freely available as a public service. [2] Source: Hong Kong Observatory
- With the tropical cyclone approaching, it's suggested to stay updated on weather-forecasting for potential changes in the warning signals, as improvements in its intensity may influence the need for more stringent sports precautions, such as avoiding water sports.
- As the tropical cyclone draws closer to the Pearl River Delta, sports enthusiasts should reconsider their weekend plans involving water activities until the Hong Kong Observatory provides updated weather-forecasting and assures a decrease in the storm's potential threat.
