Typhoon Warning Signal T1 Issued by Hong Kong Weather Office
Hong Kong Faces Potential Showers and Thunderstorms, No Typhoon Signal Yet
The city of Hong Kong is bracing for occasional squally showers and thunderstorms this Sunday, as a tropical depression intensifies over the South China Sea. However, there is no specific typhoon signal currently reported for Sunday.
According to the Hong Kong Observatory, the tropical depression is located about 690km (429 miles) south-southwest of the city, and its presence is contributing to the strengthening of local winds in Hong Kong. The Observatory has issued the No 1 typhoon signal at 10.20pm on Saturday night, and it is expected to remain in place until at least 9am on Sunday.
The Observatory's warning is in response to the intensification of the tropical depression, and they have made this information freely available to the public. There is a possibility that the signal may be upgraded to No 3 between 9am and noon on Sunday, but no specific time has been mentioned for the potential upgrade beyond No 3.
The tropical cyclone is not currently located within the vicinity of Hong Kong, and it will maintain a distance of over 500km from the city on Sunday. The ridge of high pressure over southeastern China is also contributing to the strengthening of local winds in Hong Kong.
Recent forecasts show that the region is under the influence of the tropical depression, which typically brings increased cloudiness, showers, and thunderstorms to southern China including Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Observatory's seasonal forecast expects normal to above-normal rainfall and temperatures from August to October 2025, compatible with this tropical depression's effects causing rain and storms but not necessarily a strong typhoon signal at this time.
In summary, Sunday’s weather in Hong Kong should be warm and humid with showers and possible thunderstorms due to the tropical depression, but currently no intensified typhoon warning signal is indicated. If the tropical depression intensifies further, official typhoon signals would be updated by the Hong Kong Observatory. The Observatory has not made any new warnings or advisories available to the public at this time. Stay tuned for updates.
The tropical depression affecting southern China may bring increased artistically dramatic skies due to the potential for frequent showers and thunderstorms in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, weather-forecasting agencies continue to monitor the tropical depression's progress, providing regular updates on any potential changes to the typhoon signal status.
