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

Update Time: 2022-06-30 11:05

The tropical depression in the central part of South China Sea has intensified into a tropical storm named “Chaba”. “Chaba” is expected to move NW slowly and generally towards the area between the western coast of Guangdong and Hainan Island. The chance of issuing tropical cyclone signal no.3 is relatively high from the Early morning to noon on 1st July. Since another low pressure area is expected to develop at the ocean to the east of the Philippines, the intensity and the track of “Chaba” remains uncertain. If “Chaba” takes a more northward track towards Macao, the possibility of issuing higher signals will increase.

Under the influence of the broad circulation of “Chaba”, its related rainband will start to bring unsettled weather to Macao this evening. The winds will intensify, with frequent showers and thunderstorms from Friday(1th) to Sunday(3rd). SMG will closely monitor on its development.

Meanwhile, as it is during the high phase of the astronomical tide, under the combined influence of the storm surge and persisted rain, flooding below 0.5m is expected to occur on 1th and 2nd , between morning and noon. The public is advised to take precautions in advance and pay attention to the latest news.

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.